Last year my next door neighbors had this Elephant Ear, Colocasia 'Coffee Cup' in their yard. I was very impressed with it. Much to my surprise (and theirs, I think) not only did it winter over, but it came back with offshoots this year. So, he gave me one. As it grows, the leaves will curl up, forming a cup. They fill with water when it rains, and birds will drink out of the. So, here is mine.
I planted the beebalm last year, but it did not bloom. I was expecting bright red flowers, so I was very surprised to see fuchsia blooms. It is very pretty, and mixes well with the rose campion.
This is the second year this amaryllis has bloomed. It has not grown near as tall this year. Also blooming are the pond flags (iris), pinks, peonies, veronica (speedwell), climbing roses.
