Lespedeza thunbergii Little Volcano Drimiopsis Leucocasia (formerly Colocasia) 'Thailand Giant'

Leucocasia (formerly Colocasia) 'Thailand Giant' is a legendary 2005 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a huge strain of the giant elephant ear

you can't help but notice the clusters of black-purple flowers with a wrinkled white throat poking out from between the foliage

has been a superb performer and one of our favorite calanthes

making each leaf an individual piece of art

Lespedeza thunbergii Little Volcano Drimiopsis Leucocasia (formerly Colocasia) 'Thailand Giant'Thanks to plantsman Ted Stephens for bringing this wonderful deciduous perennial lespedeza back from Japan and making it available. Lespedeza 'Little Volcano' is a selection from the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The 7' tall x 15' wide mound of branches, clothed with small, dark green leaves, explodes, starting in mid September, as the stems are smothered with bright red purple flowers that last until mid October stunning! Watch our Plant Spotlight video for