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Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)
- Easy Maintenance,
- Water Plant,
- Container Plant
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(Elephant's Ear) Colocasia Illustris is a striking elephant ear that has dramatic green veining on large black leaves. Colocasia Illustris is the ultimate thriller for your large container combinations growing to heights of 3-5'. It also loves wet conditions and can be used as a water plant growing best in full sun to part shade locations. Colocasia Illustris is adaptable as a houseplant but please note that it can be toxic to pets.
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Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Flower Color: Black Shades
Max Height: 1 - 5 Feet
Max Spread: 1 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, High Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Attributes: Tropical
Design Use: Combination Containers, Container, Structure, Waters Edge or Bog
Container Design: Thriller
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Flower Color: Black Shades
Max Height: 1 - 5 Feet
Max Spread: 1 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, High Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Attributes: Tropical
Design Use: Combination Containers, Container, Structure, Waters Edge or Bog
Container Design: Thriller
Gardener Tips
For general how to grow tips for Illustris Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) and how to care for your annuals. View Garden Crossings How to care for Annuals page. Interested in growing tips for other plants we sell. Browse our Plant Care Tips.
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The large dark black leaves are such a great companion for pinks, purples and yellows in large planters. A fun tropical looking foliage plant.
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