Zea mays japonica 'Field of Dreams'  is the prettiest corn you'll never see in the flat farmlands of Kansas. This is corn with a twist -- and a bump, and a grind, and a wiggle.

Wide, wild, wavy ribbons of green and white, with rosy-pink accents, make a sensational splash in mixed containers or alone in a 4" to 6" pot. We'd lean toward larger rather than smaller, as this plant can reach 4' or more in a season. And yes, it produces attractive ears with dark kernels.

Like all corn, 'Field of Dreams' is a heavy feeder and a sun worshipper. Breeder Floranova recommends 200-300ppm and light levels "as high as possible" for vigorous, sturdy plants. If those high fertility levels result in overly exuberant growth, Floranova says Bonzi and Florel can be used as needed.

Field of Dreams is a fast grower, sold as a sown-to-order item in trays of 38.

Price: $1.59/plant, $60.42/tray.

To order, call Customer Service at 1-877-804-7277.