Pick the Year's Top New Plant

Elephant's ears have never been for the timid, but Colocasia 'Mojito' is a variety for those who love to go bold. The big 18-inch-long leaves are a lovely shade of bright green accented by irregular purple splattering, and the leaf stalks are dark purple. It's great for growing indoors or out. It grows in full sun or part shade and reaches 3 feet tall and wide. Zones 8-10; in cooler areas, store the bulbs in a dry, frost-free place for winter.