Re: In chicagoland. Ideas
'Bordelon' will most likely be fine if you bring it in for the winter; go with a big pot and all should be well. Equally, any of the ornamental bananas (M. ornata, M. velutina/dasycarpa, etc.) will do excellently in pots. And I'd go with Bob's suggestion of Rhapidohyllum as well, and some Colocasias (which can be treated like Tulips for overwintering.)
Sandy, who is a member here (Northlandtropicals.com) is a great source for many of these things you seek.
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