(48-96” tall x 48-60” wide) Make a statement with ‘Yucatan Princess’ Elephant Ears. Whether planted as an accent in mixed borders or set-apart in containers, ‘Yucatan Princess’ adds unique color and structure to any garden. Surround the patio with masses of this colossal workhorse and you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to a tropical paradise. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full to partial sun, preferably with shade from the hot afternoon sun in warmer climates. Plants grow quickly, making them ideal for use as an annual in cool climates. Elephant Ears, tender tropical plants, can be grown as perennials in frost-free areas, or dug and stored overwinter in colder regions.
More InformationSKU | AM018074 |
Common Name | Yucatan Princess Elephant Ear PPAF |
Botanical Name | Alocasia sarawakensis Yucatan Princess PPAF |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3.5" Pot |
Patent Number | PPAF |
Foliage | Gigantic, glossy, gray-green foliage with light brown undersides. |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade |
Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season |
Mature Height | 48-96" tall |
Bulb Spacing | 48-60" wide |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Soil Type | Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Containers |
Additional Information | Perennial in zones 8-10. Annual in zones 3-7. |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
Item Unit | Plant |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Skin and eye irritant. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Toxic to dog and cats. |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |