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Image of Elephant Ear Colocasia Esculenta

Bloom Time:	Jul - Frost
Hardiness Zone:	9 - 10
Height:	36″ - 60″
Color:	Green
Size:	Size 2, 9-11" in circumference
Light Requirements:	Sun/Shade
Garden Guide:	Elephant Ears
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Elephant Ear Colocasia Esculenta

Latin Name: Colocasia esculenta

Common Name: Elephant Ears

Enormous, rippled green leaves (about 2' long) provide a lush, cool landscape appearance. Start early indoors and move outside after spring frosts. Enjoys shade and well drained soil. Bulb size 2, 9-11" in circumference.

This spectacular South Sea Island beauty makes an excellent tall screen or corner planting. Can also be used as a showy tub plant. Enjoy their unique color all summer long in your shady garden or in patio containers. Hardy in zones 10-11; elsewhere prior to frost, dig, dry and store bulbs in a cool, dry frost-free location.