Alocasia wentii Crinum The tiny deer-resistant clumps of

The tiny deer-resistant clumps of maidenhair fern-like foliage emerge for us in early March

5' tall spikes

backed by contrasting lavender pink sepals

We have grown Pyrrosia hastata in our garden since 1992

moist soil

Alocasia wentii Crinum The tiny deer-resistant clumps ofAlthough this hardy and easy to grow elephant ear was first described in 1916, the true Alocasia wentii has only recently become known in horticultural circles. From the remote mountains of New Guinea, Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy bronze green leaves reach 1' in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy the contrasting