Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Broadly Ovate
Nearly Round
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sitka, Alaska

Chico, California

Bonifay, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Bloomington, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Marengo, Iowa

South Berwick, Maine

Tracys Landing, Maryland

Dracut, Massachusetts

Ipswich, Massachusetts

Leeds, Massachusetts

Lunenburg, Massachusetts

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

Rochester, Minnesota

Windsor, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Sewell, New Jersey

Greene, New York

Levittown, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Mount Airy, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Florence, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

Vienna, Virginia

South Hill, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
| June 2014 | neutral

Can the seeds just be let to fall on the ground for propagation? or do they need to be "planted", if so: How deep? I'm not familiar wit...Read More

G
Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2011 | positive

absolutley love the deeply rippled leaves of this hosta. Ditto what all the positives say about it. Lovely.

H
Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | July 2004 | positive

Give this plant a place in the shade to show off and you won't be disappointed.
Ours, after 3 years from a gallon pot, is easily 3...Read More

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Coopersburg, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2004 | positive

one of my favorite hostas

R
| July 2003 | positive

Outstanding blue color and leaf shape. Excellent slug resistance. A 'must have' for any hosta collector.

J
J
MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | positive

Great cupped leaves! Flower scapes 24"-30" high. Walden West 1989.

G
Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | positive

The most outstanding is the color and cupped shape of the leaf. This cultivar is worth growing as a specimen or a conversation piece.

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