Calanthe Kojima Violet Europe such as a banana cage

such as a banana cage filled with mulch

just avoid soggy sites

dark green tongue that hangs downward like a dog that's chased far too many cars

This is really a cute little thing

but there are a few populations where the foliage tends toward blue

Calanthe Kojima Violet Europe such as a banana cageCalanthe 'Kojima Violet' is a lovely seed strain of the hybrids of Calanthe aristulifera, C. discolor, C. sieboldii, and C. tricarinata. The semi evergreen large flat ground hugging foliage gives rise in early to mid April (NC) to 10" tall stalks, adorned with creamy white and lavender to violet flowers. Average to slightly moist woodland soils are best.