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Elephant's Ear and Taro
Colocasia esculenta

Araceae

Large, 2 ft ovate leaves; flowers composed of a spathe and spadix; rarely blooms.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders container plantings bulbs

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: medium low

Flower Color: white

Blooming Period:

Height: 4-5 ft

Width: 4 ft

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Does best in moist soil or shallow water; grow and lift or put in tubs; fast and easy to grow.

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