Pre-Order: Elephant Ears Colocasia Black Magic Tubers
True to its name, the elephant ear plant sports large heart-shaped leaves that provide handsome ground cover; can also be planted in ponds
This is a pre-order item. It will be available for shipping by March 13, 2017.
Pre-Order: Elephant Ears Colocasia Black Magic Tubers
Plant Stats
- Official name: Colocasia Esculenta Taro Black Magic
- Common name: elephant’s ear
- Large, heart-shaped, veiny leaves
- Calla lily-like flowers may appear, but are often obscured by leaves
- Related to the calla lily and jack-in-the-pulpit
Where to Plant
- Partial shade or filtered sun
- Recommended for medium-to-wet soil
- Can also be planted as pond cover in up to 6’ of standing water
- Avoid exposure to strong winds
Good to Know
- Perennial
- Mature height: 3–6’
- Recommended zones: 8–10
- Can be planted in frost-prone zones, with the following care:
- Plant tubers in mid-spring
- Dig up after first frost
- Store in a cool, dry spot that’s 45 degrees or warmer
- Re-plant in the spring
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