Colocasia Blackwater Lespedeza These larvae can completely defoliate

These larvae can completely defoliate a plant within a couple of days

first brought to our attention by Bob McCartney of Woodlanders

As with most rednecks

the clumps are topped with propeller-like flowers with blood red petals

Colocasia Blackwater Lespedeza These larvae can completely defoliateSeveral years ago, we received a shipment of Colocasia from India of which most were inferior to plants we already grew. After several years of trials, one plant stood out as an exceptional groundcover elephant ear. Colocasia 'Blackwater', our 2007 Plant Delights JLBG introduction, is similar to Colocasia 'Fontanesii' with glossy, jet black stems rising to 6' tall. The stems are topped with glossy, dark olive green leaves that are much darker and