Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd

Funkia, Plantain Lily
$17.95 ea.
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2014 Hosta of the Year
Heavily textured, huge blue-green leaves cup and twist into a unique display. After a rain, Drinking Gourd absolutely sparkles with small pools of water collected in the deeply cupped foliage. White flowers in early summer. Good slug resistance. Blue coloration is best in mature leaves. Hosta thrive in shade, even in competition with tree roots, hurray! It is hard to find a garden that won't benefit from incorporating some Hosta. Named 2014 Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association.

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Code HODG
Patent
Plant Type Perennials
Species
Height Short 18" (22" in flower)
Spacing Plant 36" apart
Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Late Summer
Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady
Zones
3-8
Soil Type Normal, Acidic
Water Needs Low
Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Planting Sites

  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • OK in Containers
  • Shade Tolerant

Hosta General Information

Hosta display lush foliage in diverse colors, heights, and textures. Their ability to excel in shade has captured gardeners' hearts everywhere. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hosta Plant Care

Hosta are generally carefree. Remove the spent flower stalks if seeding is not wanted. (Not all varieties will seed.) Be aware that seedlings are rarely true to the parent plant. Unwanted or damaged leaves can be clipped off at the base at any time. The entire plant will die back for the winter and spent foliage can usually be raked or clipped off easily in late fall or early spring. Can be divided in spring or fall every 3-5 years if desired.

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