August Hort Quiz

Native – or not?

Cardinal flower (lobelia cardinalis). Nice to see a native thriving. Deep Run Park, Henrico, VA.

Sure, it’s “Elephant Ears”, but Alocasia or Colocasia?

The photo itself is actually is a giveaway, according to a rule of thumb assessment tool: Alocasia leaf tips point up, Colocasia leaves point down.

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