Plant Calculator

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

Approx. Length (ft):
Approx. Width (ft):

*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.

Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

Elephant's Ear

  • Spectacular foliage
  • Excellent selection for tall screen or corner planting
  • Great choice for container
  • Offers unique color all summer in shady spots

Proven Winners
  • Category: Tropicals
  • Breeder: Proven Winners
  • Hardiness Zone: 8-11
  • Height: 36-60 in
  • Spread: 12-36 in
  • Spacing: 12-36 in
×
Exposure
• Full Shade
Foliage Color
• Purple
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Great Foliage
Habit
• Mounding
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring Bloomer
• Summer