Dramatic purple-black leaves with electric lime veining make this colocasia a living centerpiece, whether in a pot on the patio or tucked into a shady border. The foliage unfurls as the plant grows, revealing more of those wild color contrasts that stop people mid-step.

In our heat, it thrives in consistent moisture and shade to part shade. Enjoy it through fall, or bring it inside before the first hard freeze if you want to keep it going.