Colocasia esculenta 'Jet Black Wonder'

Green Taro, Elephant Ear

Family: Araceae Arum


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, specimen
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Flowers are rare
Leaf color Blue, purple
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage