The plantain lily ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Hosta sp.) has round, cup-shaped, aquatic blue leaves. Embossed, they are not appreciated by slugs. White flowers on short stems. A safe bet when light is lacking, with its bright flowers with a delicate taste.

The young shoot of the plantain lily ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ is harvested early, still firmly rolled when it points like asparagus. It is eaten like an unusual vegetable, very gently after cooking. The flower stalk is also eaten like asparagus. The blooming flower brings a floral sweetness to cooking.

Omnipresent in the horticultural landscape, hostas are edible plants that already contribute to a certain food security. Their sweetness and tenderness can attract deer.