Colocasia esculenta

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Elephants Ear

Commonly known as Taro, this is a herbaceous perennial grown for its roots and lush foliage. It features large and showy, green leaves held off slender stems. The roots are leaves are sometimes used for cooking. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. It will often die back during winter to regrow again when conditions warm. Taro is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	1.20 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Wet
Garden uses:	Culinary, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Elephants Ear

Colocasia esculenta Details

Commonly known as Taro, this is a herbaceous perennial grown for its roots and lush foliage. It features large and showy, green leaves held off slender stems. The roots are leaves are sometimes used for cooking. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. It will often die back during winter to regrow again when conditions warm. Taro is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.