Description
Excellent Colocasia for hardiness and foliage.
Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum ‘Illustris’
(Colocasia 'Imperial Taro')
$14.99
Hardiness Zones:
7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
The heart-shaped leaves of ‘Illustris’ are huge, and their dark highlights are stunning. This elephant ear is a lover of moist shade, but does best with a little dappled sunlight. It will tolerate boggy conditions.
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Additional information
| Common Name | Colocasia 'Imperial Taro' |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Colocasia esculenta var antiquorum 'Illustris' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 3 ft. |
| Width | to 4 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Green/black |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
