Shortia galacifolia Colocasia which we like as a

which we like as a garden designer

to 6" wide x 4" tall

visually upright form

very easy to grow and simply superb in the woodland garden

Butterfly weed is designed for its foliage to be eaten and quickly resprout

Shortia galacifolia Colocasia which we like as aShortia 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