Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Ornamental Leaves The foliage is aromatic

The foliage is aromatic

This particular cultivar is a arendsii astilbe

they the winter king is fairly disease resistant and they provide plentiful white flowers comparable to a flowering Pear or Crabapple

The dark dense foliage creates a great background all growing season for other plants

It is often used as a patio or courtyard tree since it does not bear fruit and has a nice rounded

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta Ornamental Leaves The foliage is aromaticThere are some hostas that stand the test of time and the striking drinking gourd hosta can be found in gardens world wide. Huge textured 3 inch deep cup shaped leaves that say dark green blue through the summer are what make this classic hosta special. With a large size and elegant structure in form, this hosta is often used in full landscapes to tidy up areas that are a bit messy, or full of color and pizzazz. Adding simplistic beauty without being