Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

(Black Magic Elephant Ears)


$21.99


Hardiness Zones:

 10a  10b  11  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Black Magic’ features unusual purplish-black leaves. It is a tuberous, stemless, frost-tender perennial of the arum family (see also calla lily and jack-in-the-pulpit) which typically grows 3-6′ tall and as wide. It is primarily a foliage plant with huge, heart-shaped, conspicuously-veined, downward-pointing leaves on long petioles.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Best grown in fertile, humusy, organically rich, medium to wet soils in part shade or filtered sun. When growing plants in garden soils, provide regular moisture, especially during dry summer periods, and do not allow soils to dry out. Plants may also be grown as pond marginals in up to 6″ of standing water. Plants produce prodigious amounts of growth and appreciate regular fertilization during the growing season. Site plants in locations protected from strong winds.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Black Magic Elephant Ears

Botanical Name

Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

10a, 10b, 11, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Fast

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

3-6'

Width

3-6'

Soil Condition

Average to Wet Soils

Water Needs

High

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

Dark Purple

Deer Resistant

Yes

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