Colocasia heterochroma Dark Shadows Lobelia we found this fast-multiplying form

we found this fast-multiplying form of Trillium lancifolium in Whitfield

but we can now say with confidence that it's a selection of Amsonia orientalis

The flower is similar to Cypripedium 'Annegret' but larger

Hosta 'American Icon' is surely that

all thanks to master lobelia breeder Thurman Maness of Pittsboro

Colocasia heterochroma Dark Shadows Lobelia we found this fast-multiplying formThis fascinating colocasia species was discovered at 4,000' elevation in Yingjiang, Yunnan Province, China. The plant was subsequently named in 1993 by China's aroid expert, Dr. Li Heng. Colocasia heterochroma has been hardy for us since 2002, forming a small patch to only 8" tall x 18" wide a far cry from its taller cousins. Colocasia heterochroma spreads very slowly via short underground rhizomes. The 6" long x 4" wide patterned leaves are silvery