Plantain Lily 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd', Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta
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.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hosta |
Common names | Plantain Lily, Hosta |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Hosta |
Common names | Plantain Lily, Hosta |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
How many Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Plantain Lily) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Plantain Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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