Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Green Taro, Elephant Ear

Family: Araceae Arum


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, specimen
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Flowers are rare
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing