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Elephant Ear -

(Colocasia esculenta)

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Eddo
Family: Araceae Genus: Colocasia Species: esculenta

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Elephant Ear

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Plant Type: Perennial, Tropical

Temp / Zone: Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast, Very Fast

Flower Color: Golden Yellow

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: 3' to 4'

Average Height: 3' to 4'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Heat

Landscape Uses: Accent, Annual Flower Bed, Background, Containers / Planters, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Clumping, Upright

Theme Gardens: Bog, Japanese

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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