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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.

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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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.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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