Great video! Those elephant ears are amazing. I've never grown them. I also loved the orange canna with the burgundy leaves. Where did you get it?

Thanks so much! Here's a check in with how my plants are surviving the winter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRaJMRmFfCA

bellarosa(z5/IL) I got my plants from Plant Delight Nursery, online based out of North Carolina, a bit pricey but excellent healthy and surprisingly large plants

I love castor beans and I plant them every year. I never thought about starting them inside. Mine get about 6 ft high and I love the tropical love they give my garden. It's also a plant my grandfather loved and so it's fun to continue the tradition.

Question: Do you dig up the cannas, elephant ears and dahlias every year? I would have to here in Nebraska. I just don't really want to, but I love the look you have. Do you let them die back and then dig, or do you dig up the plants and keep them inside? I can't imagine keeping an elephant ear that large in the house, but I've never seen any grow that large in the Midwest outside. What's your trick?

Heidi in Nebraska

Sorry for the late reply! I dig them up and store only the tuber, so it doesn't take up that much space, if you check out this video you will see how they look in my basement! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRaJMRmFfCA