Colocasia affinis 'Jenningsii' (Dwarf Elephant Ear)

Part Sun to ShadeZone: 8-10, at least 18" tall Origin: Himalayas

Open House/Web-Only! This charming but little-known dwarf elephant ear is loved for its picture-perfect, velvety charcoal leaf face with central charcoal veining and a giant silver blotch in the center of each leaf. Most material sold as this is actually C. antiquorum 'Illustris' (no central silver pattern and green veins). This 18" tall, light shade and moisture-loving species has proven to be a superb garden plant. Throughout the summer, the dense clumps are also adorned with small flowers of the yellow spathes and spadix persuasion. C. 'Jenningsii' goes dormant just before fall freeze and resprouts in late June, so don't panic! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)