.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Plantain Lily Hosta x 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Description This cultivar features large, variegated leaves with a striking combination of green and creamy white margins. It thrives in shaded garden areas, providing lush foliage and summer interest. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, under trees, and container planting to add texture and color contrast. Plant Details Botanical Name: Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Plantain Lily Hosta x 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Common Name: Abiqua Drinking Gourd' Plantain Lily Size & Growth: Typically grows 18-24 inches tall with a spread of 24 inches. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Perennial Bloom Time: Summer (July to August) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Shade to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, Heuchera, Astilbe Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-draining, rich soil. Space plants 24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots, minimal winter protection needed in Zones 5-9. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery to avoid burying crown. Fertilization: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to promote healthy growth.