Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Best low-maintenance choice for shade gardeners seeking slug-resistant, sculptural foliage.
These deeply cupped, blue-green leaves bring a sculptural, architectural presence to the dimmest corners of your garden. While they lack the delicate, airy habit of other perennials, their thick, slug-resistant foliage makes them an incredibly low-maintenance workhorse for challenging woodland spots.
$17.00
Who it's for
- Landscapers wanting consistent, vibrant blue foliage all season long
- Gardeners seeking unique architectural texture for their shade beds
- Homeowners tired of battling slugs and snails in the garden
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small container setups
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid landscape filling
- Owners of sunny garden spots lacking deep shade coverage
Performance breakdown
Pest Resistance
Thick, puckered foliage creates a natural barrier against hungry slugs.
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light woodland spots where other perennials struggle to grow.
Maintenance Ease
A reliable, low-effort perennial that requires minimal intervention once established.
Visual Texture
Deeply cupped leaves provide dramatic sculptural depth to any garden bed.
Root Competition Tolerance
Robust enough to hold its own near established tree root systems.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth across a wide spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Key Specs
Cultivar
Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Botanical Name
Hosta
Mature Height
18 inches
Mature Width
0.0 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 to 9
Bloom Time
July
Bloom Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Blue-green
Soil Type Preference
Damp, rich, slightly acid
Soil Drainage
Moist
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