Mojito
~ Mojito Colocasia esculenta If you’re looking to add another wild and crazy elephant ear to your garden, drink up. (pronounced “Mo-he-toe”) Named after the popular Cuban mixed drink. You must grow this plant—if only to be able to tell everyone that you have a mojito waiting for them in the garden. Its green leaves are set off by dark flecks and purple stems. The speckled patterns, splotches, and streaks vary from leaf to leaf, so no two ever look quite the same. ‘Mojito’ makes a thrilling addition to perennial beds, where its exotic form and color will add more...
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~ Nancy’s Revenge Colocasia esculenta The intricate and unusual ‘Nancy’s Revenge’ is an exceptionally ornamental elephant ear that was discovered in the Caribbean by aroid enthusiast, Jerry Kranz, and named after his business partner, Nancy McDaniels. It may also be sold under the name, ‘Nancyana.’ Each striking leaf is solid green when it first emerges and eventually develops a broad, creamy colored, blotch along the central midvein that radiates into the peripheral veins. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering. Very high moisture needs;...
Read MoreBlack Magic
~ Black Magic Colocasia esculenta Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. Solid purple-black 2′ long spectacular leaves…especially great for designers who love purples and blacks! Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ makes a giant clump to 6-8′ tall with a similar spread. Height: 6-8 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Read MoreWhite Ginger
~ White Ginger Hedychium coronarium White ginger, also commonly known as butterfly ginger, is a sweet-smelling perennial tropical plant. Because of the wonderful fragrance white ginger flowers give off, a sort of sweet and mildly citrusy scent, white ginger is often planted close to homes and backyard decks where their fragrance can be better appreciated. White Ginger is also suitable for container gardening. Height: 4-6 ft. Spacing: 18-24 in. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade; Light...
Read MoreVariegated Shell Ginger
~Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ Leafy, arching stems create a tropical effect with boldly striped foliage. Large, drooping clusters of white and pink shell-like flowers are sweetly fragrant. Can be used as an indoor specimen. Height: 6-8 ft. Spacing: 24-36 in. Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade ...
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