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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 3-4 inches
Plant Spread: 6-9 inches (15-22 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: 'Country Mouse' has tiny heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with a pure white margin. A sport of 'Bill Dress's Blue,' it forms a miniature clump of foliage set close to the ground. Good for rock gardens, containers and along wooded pathways.
Flower Color: Other: Pale Lavender Bell shaped flower.
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Seed is viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2015-06-21
A new division of this fast-growing mini-hosta. Not the same fami
Uploaded by Christine27360
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-04
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-03

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Uploaded by ViolaAnn
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Comments:
  • Posted by ViolaAnn (Ottawa, ON Canada - Zone 5a) on Jun 25, 2012 10:33 AM concerning plant:
    Fast growing, but very small. Forms a very loose clump that literally falls apart when moved.
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