Hosta ‘Sun Mouse’

Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This miniature selection features similar leaf shape and performance to H. ‘Mouse Ears’ but with brilliant, yellow leaves that hold their colour well into summer. Soft lavender flowers appear in mid summer. Plant in an area with early morning sun or filtered shade for the best yellow colour. An outstanding Hosta for troughs, edging or the shady rock garden. 

Sun Exposure  

  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade

Soil Type 
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Average or
  Moist

Care Level 
  Easy 

Flower Colour 
  Mauve/Lilac 

Blooming Time 
  Mid Summer 

Foliage Color 
  Yellow 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Alpine & Rock  
  Containers  
  Edging  
  Rabbit Resistant  
  Massed 

Flower Head Size 
  Small 

Height 
   15-20 cm  
   6-8 inches

Spread 
   25-30 cm  
   10-12 inches

Foot Traffic 
   None 

Growth Rate 
   Slow