Thalia dealbata
11th August 2006
The only member of the Marantaceae that is really hardy in the UK. It grows best in a pond, and needs to be well fed to make a lush clump. In winter the glaucous leaves shrivel and roll like
rustling parchment.
12th September 2006
8th August 2008
The heads of purple flowers are attractive up close, but make little impact from a distance.