Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
Common Name: Taro Plant or Red Stem Rhubarb
Hardiness Degree: 45°F (7.2°C)
Plant Habit: Upright
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 48 - 60" (122 - 152cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun
General Information: This green faced elephant ear has beautiful red petioles. Will do well as a pond plant
Grower Information:
Colocasia is the oldest cultivated plant in the world, grown for more than 10,000 years. These elephant ears produce a clump of large, long-stalked leaves that are heart-shaped. Plants produce underground tubers or rhizomes when grown in beds - that's a big plus for landscapers who get more power from every plant!
- Adds instant color to ponds and landscapes
- Green-faced leaves and beautiful red petioles
- Also known as Red Stem Taro