Caladium 'Monument' ~ Monument Caladium step treads grass-like foliage that remains attractive

grass-like foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom

Ocimum 'Rutgers Obsession DMR'

Tall spikes with tiny two-lipped bright red flowers with dark calyces bloom from mid spring until frost attracting butterflies and hummingbirds

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Caladium 'Monument' ~ Monument Caladium step treads grass-like foliage that remains attractiveMonument Caladium is a tuberous tropical annual with an upright habit grown for its broad and colorful foliage. The huge arrowhead shaped leaves keep its dark green margins and veining with spreading silvery white overlay. Grows best in part sun with rich, well drained acidic soils. Type: Annual Origins: South America Height: 1 1. 5 Spread: 1 2 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: