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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles' you will need.

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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles'

Elephant's Ear

  • Rich, black ruffled leaves
  • Very fast growing
  • Can be easily dug and stored in winter

  • Category: Tropicals
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-10
  • Height: 4-6 ft
  • Spread: 3-5 ft
  • Bloom Color: Black
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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Black
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Focal Point
• Specimen
• Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer