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© Ernie Marx

stinking gourd
Cucurbita foetidissima


  Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 6.0 in. to 1.0 ft.
Spread: 9.0 ft. to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous, Vine
Program Association
Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low
Plant Community
Plains
Season of Bloom
June, July, August
Flower Color
Yellow Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Above Ground
Design Considerations
Attractive Foliage, Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
  Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Alkaline/High pH, Clay, Loam, Nutrient Poor, Neutral pH, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
Don't Consume. Plant Parts May Be Poisonous.

Notes

This species has a strong odor. Give plant a large area where it can spread to full size. Gourds can be cleaned and painted but, should never be eaten. Take care when handling gourds, the fruit is poisonous to humans.