Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd is a slow-growing large perennial forming a mound about 45 to 60 cm high, 90 to 120 cm wide, with flower scapes reaching roughly 75 cm. Thick nearly round leaves are deeply cupped, heavily corrugated, and coated in a waxy blue-green bloom, often revealing powdery gray undersides. Near-white to very pale lavender flowers open above the foliage in summer.
Grow Abiqua Drinking Gourd outdoors in partial to full shade in organically rich clay or loam that remains evenly moist while draining freely. Protect the waxy foliage from harsh sun, water at soil level, divide established crowns when necessary, and remove faded scapes or collapsed leaves as desired. It suits shaded borders, woodland, shade, cottage and informal gardens, mass planting, specimens, groundcover, and large outdoor containers. Established plants tolerate some dry shade, but it is not a houseplant.