Colocasia esculenta Coal Miner Asparagus this Bob Kuk introduction (H

this Bob Kuk introduction (H

but will turn completely green when planted in deep shade

Spigelia marilandica also stays put

expect 3" tall stalks of red berries at the base

brightest from fall through spring

Colocasia esculenta Coal Miner Asparagus this Bob Kuk introduction (HSeveral years ago, we received plants from India as Colocasia antiquorum. One exceptional clone was subsequently christened Colocasia 'Coal Miner' and became a 2007 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. In appearance, Colocasia 'Coal Miner' looks like a larger version of Colocasia 'Illustris' except for emerging 2 months earlier (late March in NC), and not spreading underground as vigorously as Colocasia 'Illustris'. The black leaf pattern is similar to