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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' PP 20,108
Hilo Bay Elephant Ear
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available ColocasiaItem #: 8040
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Hybrid
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Colocasia 2005-05) Colocasia 'Hilo Bay' is a 2008 introduction from the breeding program of Hawaii's John Cho. Colocasia 'Hilo Bay' makes a unique 4' tall specimen with thick, dark chocolate stems, each ending with a 20" olive green leaf. Each thick textured and heavily corrugated leaf with upturned edges is reminiscent of the volcanic rock at Hilo Bay...very unique. This selection spreads slightly, but nothing like the older more aggressive cultivars.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Colocasia
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green , Purple/Lavender
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
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