Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Root – Grows Great in Shade – Perennializing – Gathers Water for Dogs, Fairies, and Gnomes – Hosta of the Year – Slug Resistant

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta make the perfect water source for all the garden fairies and gnomes that live in your garden. The deeply cup shaped leaves have twisted and heavily corrugated foliage, that holds water. It is said the breeder of this hosta variety witnessed a dog drinking from the leaves, hence the name drinking gourd. The ability of the leaves to gather water is not the only unique feature of this shade loving perennial. The blue leaves and mound shaped habit make it a unique addition to your shade and hosta garden. Named 2014 Hosta of the year, this shade loving perennial is a slower growing variety with good slug resistance. In the correct conditions the leaves can grow up to 11″ x 11″, that’s a lot of water storage!! Item Information Bloom Time: Mid Summer Light Requirements: Partial Shade, Full Shade Soil Requirements: Well Drained Soil Mature Height: 18-24″ Size: No. 1 Hardiness Zone: 3-8 Suitable Zone: 3-9 Planting Time: Spring to Fall Planting Depths: 1-2″ Planting Spacing: 18-24″ Bloom Color: White Quantity Per Package: 1 root PREMIUM BULBS: Package contains 3 Premium Hosta Root. Large bulbs size No 1. GREAT FOR DOGS, FAIRIES, AND GNOMES: Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta make the perfect water source for all the garden fairies and gnomes that live in your garden. The deeply cup shaped leaves have twisted and heavily corrugated foliage, that holds water. It is said the breeder of this hosta variety witnessed a dog drinking from the leaves, hence the name drinking gourd. PERFECT FOR YOUR SHADE GARDEN: The ability of the leaves to gather water is not the only unique feature of this shade loving perennial. The blue leaves and mound shaped habit make it a unique addition to your shade and hosta garden. AWARD-WINNING PERENNIAL: Named 2014 Hosta of the year, this shade loving perennial is a slower growing variety with good slug resistance. In the correct conditions the leaves can grow up to 11″ x 11″, that’s a lot of water storage! PLANTING FOR BEST RESULTS: For best results plant in partial shade to full shade, and in soil that is well draining. Grows Great In Zones 3-8. Mature Height Reaches 18-24″.