Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Plantain Lily

Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ — commonly known as Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta — is a distinctive medium-to-large perennial prized for its heavily cupped, thick blue-gray leaves that hold water after rain, giving the plant its well-known name. The strongly corrugated foliage forms a dense mound with excellent substance and outstanding slug resistance, while pale lavender to near-white flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 1.5–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and hosta collections. Deeply cupped foliage creates exceptional texture and architectural interest in shaded landscapes.

Care: Maintain even moisture during dry weather to preserve blue leaf coating. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. 🌿💙

Plant type

Perennial

Height

16'

Width

18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Teal

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No