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Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Category: Perennial • Hosta

Discover the unique Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta, perfect for shady borders and gardens.

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Mature Height: 18-24 inches

Mature Width: 24-36 inches

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Shade

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta features unique, deeply cupped leaves that create a striking appearance in the garden. It is a shade-loving perennial that thrives in moist, well-drained soil.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and consistent moisture. Thrives in rich, well-drained soil.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderspecimenshade garden

Special Features

Unique gourd-shaped leavesattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerates shade and moist conditions.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture to shady areas. Combine with other shade-loving plants for a lush look.

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