Carex siderosticta Banana Boat Amorphophallus These are probably root hardy

These are probably root hardy at least through Zone 6

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thick bluish trunks support the giant bluish green leaves

kikutii combines the best of both parents

'Alex Summers' makes a nearly perfect

Carex siderosticta Banana Boat Amorphophallus These are probably root hardyCarex 'Banana Boat' is a beautiful variegated form of the deciduous Carex siderosticta from Japan that makes a slowly spreading clump of 6 8" long, bright golden leaves bordered with a dark green edge. Carex 'Banana Boat' is an easy to grow textural complement to ferns in the moist woodland garden. In 5 years, expect a 3' wide deer resistant patch.