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    Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris'

    Imperial Taro

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    Item #: 1280

    Zones: 7a to 10b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 30" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Asia, Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    Imperial Taro is one of the most striking plants in our garden after it emerges in early June! This black-leaved elephant ear has dramatic green veins, highlighting the black background...always a conversation piece. Imperial Taro has proven hardy below 0 degrees F in our garden. The plant is slightly stoloniferous in heavy dry clay but abounds freely in wet organic soils...you will love it!