Tropical Foliage Combination

This mixed planting of tropical plants is a combination in my shade garden that has more punches than a boxer.

Morning Sun Behind Lime Zinger and Pineapple Coleus

The play of light and shadows in my garden's foliage turns me on more than flowers. I particularly like foliage when it is backlit by the morning or late afternoon sun.

Zinged By Lime Zinger

The unusual shade of chartreuse of the Lime Zinger plant zinged my eyes some years ago in a courtyard in New Orleans so of course I had to get a couple of clumps for my garden. I like how they glow at dusk. I have them next to purple Persian Shield plants and the combination is really striking...sounds gaudy but it works for me.