Colocasia Blackwater Lespedeza or drain poorly

or drain poorly

The 16" tall spikes appear almost overnight and are topped with spidery flower heads of brilliant scarlet red

As with most rednecks

each highlighted by vivid yellow markings on the three falls

this very fertile species has become quite widespread in Southern Florida

Colocasia Blackwater Lespedeza or drain poorlySeveral years ago, we received a shipment of Colocasia from India of which most were inferior to plants we already grew. After several years of trials, one plant stood out as an exceptional groundcover elephant ear. Colocasia 'Blackwater', our 2007 Plant Delights JLBG introduction, is similar to Colocasia 'Fontanesii' with glossy, jet black stems rising to 6' tall. The stems are topped with glossy, dark olive green leaves that are much darker and