Hosta
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Hybridized by Walden-West 1989

Spacing

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

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