Leaves are leathery green. Flowers are about 3 inches across, yellow and look like round pincushions. Grow between rows for a tropical look with weed free maintenance. The same corn raised by the Aztec Indians over 2,000 years ago. A fast grower and heavy producer.
Corn kernels turn dark blue-black when mature.
Good for fresh corn or for making decorative corn meal. Long slender orange fruits 1-2 ft. Very fragrant, sweet fruits that are eaten raw, cooked or preserved. Also used as an insect repelling room perfume. Eating the fruit is said to prevent tonsillitis.