Colocasia heterochroma Dark Shadows Lobelia but we can now say

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

This is one of the most vigorous hostas that we grow and one that is a must for any hosta garden

The flower is similar to Cypripedium 'Annegret' but larger

The perfectly-formed

Colocasia heterochroma Dark Shadows Lobelia but we can now sayThis 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