Dipper gourds are sprawling plants that produce enormous quantities of fruit over the course of the season. The gourds they produce can be used to make drinking vessels, birdhouses, and other decorative items.
Latin Name
Lagenaria siceraria
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Crops
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 16'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Pantropical
History
John Custis sent Peter Collinson some gourd seeds in 1741.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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