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Royal Hawaiian Black Coral Elephant's Ear - Colocasia esculenta
Elephant's Ear
Colocasia
esculenta
Annual

Features
Great for containers especially as a thriller, but can be an annual for garden beds in Northern climates and a perennial in Southern climates.
Attributes
Foliage Interest, Heat Tolerant, Water Plant
USDA Zones
Exposure
Water Category
Attracts
Resists
7b,8a,8b,9a,9b,10a,10b,11a,11b
Sun or Shade
Average
Height
Spread
24-40"
12-18"
Spacing:
12-18"
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Habit
Container Role
Maintenance
Grown for Foliage
Black, Purple
Upright
Thriller
Easy
Easy Care. Can tolerate soil moisture from average to wet.� Bulbs can be dug and stored in cold winter climates to be replanted again the next year.
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