Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' PP 26,151
Black Ripple Elephant Ear
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Shop Available ColocasiaItem #: 13716
Zones: 8a to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Eastern Asia
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Colocasia 'Puckered Up') Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' is a relatively new introduction from Kentucky's Brian Williams. The narrow, glossy black foliage is heavily puckered, resulting in a unique three-dimensional, textured appearance atop the dark violet stems. Moist, rich soils produce the best plants, which when happy will reach 4' tall x 3' wide.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Colocasia
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Black , Purple/Lavender
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Chocolate Garden
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