Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Black Beauty'
Common:
Elephant Ear Black Beauty
Extended Features:
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
Usage:
Attractive accent in beddings or pot plant
Plant In:
Sun to partial shade, fertile soil
Interest:
Not hardy in our area, hardy to zone 8, but all colocasia over winter indoors easily in bright window