Gourds: Lageneraria sicenraria 'Birdhouse'
Botanical name: Lageneraria sicenraria 'Birdhouse'
Common name: gourd
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created by:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, loam |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
climber, fall interest |
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description for "Gourds: Lageneraria sicenraria 'Birdhouse'"
A popular gourd for making birdhouses and other craft projects is the appropriately named 'Birdhouse' gourd. This easy and fun to grow variety can made into a birdhouse by drilling a hole at its base. Additionally, it can be left to mature in the garden along with other flowers or brought indoors for Fall decorating and displays. Maturity in 125-140 days. Edited by S. Derr