Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Plantain Lily)

Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Plantain Lily) is a clump-forming perennial forming an open mound of thick, deeply cupped, rich dark blue leaves, 8 in. long (20 cm), strongly seersuckered and puckered. The depth of the leaf cupping can reach 4 in. (10 cm). The powdery gray underside of the leaves is often visible as a result of the cupping. White flowers appear just above the foliage in midsummer. This foliage plant demonstrates good slug resistance. The wonderful leaf color and unique leaf cupping make this blue hosta a very worthwhile garden plant.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Easy grower, this clump-forming perennial grows 18 in. tall (45 cm) and spreads 36 in. (90 cm).
• Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
• Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in beds and borders, city gardens, and cottage gardens. Great for underplanting shrubs and roses.
• Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
• Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant’s growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
• Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.