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Black Malanga Elephant Ear - Xanthosoma violaceum VariegatedThere are several types of cocoyam (the general name for the Xanthosoma species), but Black Malanga is the most popular. It's easy to see why with its attractive black blue stems and intense ribbing on the underside of the leaves. Plus, the tubers are edible, the leaves make great cooked greens, and you can wrap your favorite foods in the leaves for steaming. Mature height: 4 6 feet Light: Full to part sun Water: Average watering needs Zones: 8 11
and the flowers turn into edible berries that attract birds like honey draws flies
Its foliage is a stunning deep purple to black
It also features red brown-colored veining if grown in full sun
you're actually sprinkling tree bark
the Little Prince is an ornamental banana perfectly suited for container gardening
yellow-skinned fruit with pink flesh
It flowers from May to September
The Elena is incredibly easy to grow and grows quickly
It's also perfect for eating as a dessert banana
and Sleeping Hibiscus
Zones: 5-11
Okinawa also makes a great groundcover