Calopogon Fluffy Eucomis we've only enjoyed these as

we've only enjoyed these as container specimens and haven't had the chance to test in the ground

when we spotted what appeared to be an elephant ear hybrid growing in a wild patch of Leucocasia (Colocasia) gigantea

so those of us who strive for perfection will dead-head the spent flower stalks so the new ones can show their best

they certainly aren't necessary for Canna flaccida to succeed

Calopogon Fluffy Eucomis we've only enjoyed these asCalopogon 'Fluffy', no relation to Fluffy Iglesias, is a 2003 Carson Whitlow hybrid seed strain of two native terrestrial orchid species Calopogon tuberosus, a widespread Eastern North America native, and the Southeastern US coastal native, Calopogon multiflorus. The 10" tall stalks are topped with a spike of lavender pink, upside down appearing flowers, starting in late April (NC). We grow Calopogon 'Fluffy' with pitcher plants in a sunny peat bog,