Hellenia speciosa Wizard of Oz Alocasia As the stalks disrobe for

As the stalks disrobe for fall

Research also indicates that it may have some anti-cancer properties

sturdy dark green foliage highlighted with silver vein markings

so pull back the mulch and try to find the purple pizza-shaped flowers

but they increase in size as flowering continues

Hellenia speciosa Wizard of Oz Alocasia As the stalks disrobe for(aka: Costus speciosus) Hellenia speciosa 'Wizard of Oz' is a 2025 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of an amazingly winter hardy form of the typically warm tropical, southeast Asian native crepe ginger. This gem is a 2013 Ozzie Johnson collection from near Yan Ming, Vietnam at 3,900' elevation. Emerging in mid June (NC), the thick, fleshy green stalks, quickly rise to 6' tall. The top of the stalks are wrapped with spirally arranged, fleshy green