Alocasia macrorrhizos ~ Giant Elephant Ear, Giant Taro Size:3 GALLON Brown Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea)

Brown Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) in wet meadow at the Morton Arboretum - Flickr - Jay Sturner (2)

which is particularly striking in the winter against a snowy backdrop

Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge)

and to read about the introduction to our new Hydrangea Collection

Lonicera sempervirens - Coral honeysuckle 02

Alocasia macrorrhizos ~ Giant Elephant Ear, Giant Taro Size:3 GALLON Brown Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea)Giant Elephant Ears are huge bulb perennials grown for their massive foliage. The thick wavy edged leaves have prominent veining and can reach as long as 3 6ft. The greenish white spathe and spadix bloom intermittently throughout the year. Grows best in part sun with rich, moist to wet well drained acidic soils. The roots are edible. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 12 15 Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: