{"product_id":"hosta-blue-mouse-ears-hosta","title":"Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Hosta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' (Hosta)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Blue Mouse Ears', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHostas are the iconic shade-garden perennial, prized for sculptural mounding foliage in countless cultivars (blue, gold, variegated, miniature to giant) and lavender or white late-summer flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart shade to full shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Mulch well to retain moisture. Watch for slug damage , a serious PNW issue. Deer browse heavily; protect with cages or repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Red Columbine), \u003cstrong\u003eTellima grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fringecups), or \u003cstrong\u003eDicentra formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4.5-inch \/ Peoria","offer_id":44007694401624,"sku":"006031073","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-gallon \/ Youngblood Nursery","offer_id":44007694434392,"sku":"00503122","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1qt \/ Peoria","offer_id":44052269531224,"sku":"033031498","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/hosta-blue-mouse-ears-hosta","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}