Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Overview
The Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' features large, 16-inch leaves with a distinct cupped shape, resembling a drinking gourd. This texture helps collect rainwater. The plant showcases a blue-green hue and white flowers in early summer. It thrives in partial to full shade and reaches a mature size of approximately 24 inches in height and 36 inches in spread. Ideal for adding depth and contrast to shaded landscapes. Hardy in Zones 3-9.
Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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