The plant can be grown in the ground or in large containers. They are grown outside year-round in our area. In temperate regions, they are planted out for the summer and dug up and stored over winter. They can be grown in almost any temperature zone as long as the summer is warm.

  • colocasia : common name – elephant ear, taro
  • Blooms / Feature : Large heart to oval shaped leaves
  • Exposure : Full sun, Partial sun
  • Soil : Well drained, Fertile
  • Water : As needed, moist
  • Dimensions : 2’h x 2’w
  • Zone : 4.5.6.7.8 | Winter hardy – 9.10.11