Shortia galacifolia Colocasia visually upright form

visually upright form

While they may grow in shade

bulbifer 'Patches' is a particularly nice form with dark

to 6" wide x 4" tall

Broad masses of rain lilies make a dramatic display

Shortia galacifolia Colocasia visually upright formShortia galacifolia is a plant of great mystery, first discovered in 1788 by French botanist, Andre Michaux, in North Carolina. Although other botanists tried to locate it, they were unsuccessful until 1877 when it was rediscovered by George Hyams. Shortia was subsequently named by famed American botanist Asa Gray after his friend, Dr. Charles Short of Kentucky. Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family, which includes other rarities such