{"product_id":"funny-mouse-hosta-live-bare-root-mini-hosta-4-inch-starter-plant-blue-green-variegated-shade-perennial-container-friendly-hosta","title":"Funny Mouse Hosta - Live Bare Root Mini Hosta | Blue Green Variegated Shade Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd charming miniature texture to your shade garden with Funny Mouse Hosta, a compact variety and sport of the popular Blue Mouse Ears Hosta. This mini hosta features thick blue-green leaves edged in crisp white margins that gradually soften to creamy tones later in the season, creating beautiful changing color throughout the growing months. Its small tidy habit makes it perfect for containers, fairy gardens, rock gardens, shaded borders, and edging perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Mouse family of hostas, Funny Mouse is prized for its compact size, easy maintenance, and unique foliage texture. This hardy perennial is ideal for collectors and gardeners looking to add small-scale elegance to shaded spaces. These healthy starter plants ship bare-root and are ready for planting upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 live Funny Mouse Hosta\u003cbr\u003eBare-root starter plant\u003cbr\u003eMini blue-green variegated foliage variety\u003cbr\u003eHealthy perennial shade plant\u003cbr\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Funny Mouse Hosta\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Hosta ‘Funny Mouse’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Bare-root starter plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: Approximately 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: Approximately 8–10 inches\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–9\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in shaded locations with rich soil and regular moisture for the best foliage color and compact growth. Mini hostas perform especially well in decorative containers and small garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499596607620,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_25_b2c4328e-0121-4ac5-abca-7894dddc2774.jpg?v=1783659757","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/funny-mouse-hosta-live-bare-root-mini-hosta-4-inch-starter-plant-blue-green-variegated-shade-perennial-container-friendly-hosta","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}