Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Black Beauty' | |
Elephant Ear Black Beauty | |
Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Black Beauty', also known as Elephant Ear, this brilliant tropical has dark purple-black leaves with a bright green dot in center of the leaf. Great for use in mixed planters or in the landscape. Tolerant of heat and wet conditions. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Black Beauty' Common Name: Elephant Ear Black Beauty Features: Heat Tolerant Bloom Time: Grown for Foliage Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 3 - 4 feet Zone 7b - 10 | |
Attractive accent in beddings or pot plant | |
Sun to partial shade, fertile soil | |
Not hardy in our area, hardy to zone 8, but all colocasia over winter indoors easily in bright window | |
Grown for Foliage | |
4' Tall | |
Ornamental | |
Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
30 to 40 deg. F | |
Keep moist | |
Lush green leaves on violet stems |