Wayside Gardens Hosta Lucky Mouse
Best compact perennial for adding colorful texture to shaded garden spaces.
This petite perennial brings architectural whimsy to shaded corners without the sprawling footprint of traditional hostas. While you sacrifice the dramatic scale of larger varieties, you gain a perfectly contained, low-maintenance focal point that thrives in tight spaces and containers.
$19.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners tired of battling slugs and snails
- Designers seeking high-contrast foliage for shaded garden beds
- Urban gardeners with limited patio or balcony space
Who should skip it
- Owners of sunny gardens lacking deep shade spots
- Budget-conscious landscapers planning large-scale garden installations
- Impatient gardeners wanting instant, full-grown landscape impact
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to survive.
Space Efficiency
Compact mounding habit makes it perfect for small containers or borders.
Foliage Visual Impact
Distinctive variegated leaves provide year-round texture and color contrast.
Maintenance Ease
A hardy perennial that requires minimal effort once established in soil.
Climate Versatility
Wide hardiness range ensures success across most North American growing zones.
Wildlife Interaction
Offers little benefit to local pollinators and lacks natural deer resistance.
Key Specs
SKU
28029
Genus
Hosta
Variety
'Lucky Mouse'
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
5 in
Mature Width
12 in
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Blue Green, Variegated, Yellow
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
0.42 ft
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