Colocasia affinis Jenningsii 11 very easy to grow and

very easy to grow and wonderfully drought-tolerant

a very easy-to-grow addition to that special spot in the woodland garden

which is fine

the clump is topped with 2' tall spikes of lavender flowers

Bletilla 'First Kiss'

Colocasia affinis Jenningsii 11 very easy to grow andColocasia affinis 'Jenningsii' is a charming but little known dwarf elephant ear, loved for its picture perfect, velvety charcoal leaf face with central charcoal veining and a giant silver blotch in the center of each leaf. Most material sold as this is actually Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (no central silver pattern and green veins). This 18" tall, light shade and moisture loving species has proven to be a superb garden plant. Throughout the