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'Imperial Taro' Elephant Ear produces unusual, black-purple leaves patterned with bright-green veins. Prefers moist, loose soils and is an ideal choice for containers. Elephant ears are an exciting, affordable way to create privacy in the garden and on the patio. (Colocasia illustris)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Imperial Taro’s striking, purple and green foliage makes a bold statement all season long in the suny garden.
Gardeners love this exotic favorite as a screen or as a background for smaller plants and flowers. Always a highlight in any garden, and very easy to grow and care for.
More Information
SKU
AM004304
Common Name
Imperial Taro Elephant Ear
Botanical Name
Colocasia illustris Imperial Taro
Item Package Size
Plant - 3.5" Pot
Foliage
Black leaves with striking vibrant emerald green veins.
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all summer
Mature Height
48-60" tall
Bulb Spacing
36-48" wide
Bulb Size
PL3.5"
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Soil Type
Moist/Wet Soil, Loamy Soil
Soil Moisture
Well Draining, Average, Moist / Wet
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Good For Containers, Rabbit Resistant
Additional Information
Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7.
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As
Potted Plant
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Skin and eye irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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$6.99
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$8.99
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$10.99
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$14.99
$100 and Over
$16.99
Canadian Shipping Charges
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$14.95
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$19.95
$50 to $74.99
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$100 and Over
$39.95
If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. If you have any questions, please call us at (877) 309-7333.
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