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William's Featured Plants - Summer Bulbs - Caladium

 

Caladium: elephant ears

 

 

bellevalia stand

Plant: tuberous perennial

Origin: South America

Zone
: 9 - 11

Flowers
: tightly closed spathe and spadix, usually hidden under foliage

Foliage: mottled or patterned heart shaped leaves, 12-18"; decorative groundcover

Culture
: part sun to shade; well drained soils; tolerates dry shade; rarely bothered by pests or diseases.

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