Missouri Gourd

Cucurbita Foetidissima

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Overview

The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America. It features large, lobed leaves and striking yellow blooms. These hardy plants can spread up to 25 feet and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils. Its foul-smelling fruit deters pests, making it a low-maintenance choice. Due to its vigorous growth, consider its placement to prevent overtaking nearby plants.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — It features large, lobed leaves and striking yellow blooms

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — Its foul-smelling fruit deters pests, making it a low-maintenance choice

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — These hardy plants can spread up to 25 feet and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — scientifically known as Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — Due to its vigorous growth, consider its placement to prevent overtaking nearby plants

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — making it a wise choice for gardens across a range of climates

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cucurbitaceae

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Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — It features large, lobed leaves and striking yellow blooms

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — Its foul-smelling fruit deters pests, making it a low-maintenance choice

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — These hardy plants can spread up to 25 feet and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — scientifically known as Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — Due to its vigorous growth, consider its placement to prevent overtaking nearby plants

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — making it a wise choice for gardens across a range of climates

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — This perennial plant is native to the central and southwestern United States

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — stands out in the landscape with its distinctive appearance and hardiness

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — and it is recognized for its robust nature

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — It exhibits a vining growth habit that can extend up to 25 feet in length

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — allowing it to thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 11.<br><br>Visually

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — lobed leaves up to 12 inches wide that create a lush

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — making it an excellent ground cover or climber for trellises and fences

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — which can range from approximately 3-6 inches in width and resemble petite watermelons

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — While not typically consumed due to their bitter taste

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — Minimal maintenance is required once established

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — These gourds turn from green to tan as they mature

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — embodying an excellent choice for those desiring a low-maintenance garden

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — as this plant is drought tolerant and resistant to most pests and diseases

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — gold and yellow flowers in the garden

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — vegetable / vine with gold and yellow blooms

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — The Missouri Gourd, or Cucurbita foetidissima, is a robust perennial vine native to North America; its foul-smelling

Missouri Gourd (Cucurbita Foetidissima) — vegetable / vine for full

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