Cucurbita foetidissima Calamintha This 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

This 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

This cast iron plant has been a great performer in our garden trials

we can now share this special clone with gardeners around the world

The leaf coloration is at its brightest in spring

Cucurbita foetidissima Calamintha This 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introductionWhat if we told you there is a native gourd that's wonderfully ornamental, easy to grow, and perennial north to Zone 4? May we introduce you to the buffalo gourd? Native to deserts from Canada south to New Mexico, this amazing plant forms a 25' wide vine adorned with 1' long, hastate, sandpapery, glaucous leaves and an abundance of huge 4" wide, yellow orange, chalice shaped flowers that open in early morning. If the flowers are pollinated you'll also