Plant Delights Colocasia fallax Elephant Ear
Best tropical groundcover for gardeners with damp, shaded spaces.
This dwarf elephant ear brings high-impact tropical drama to the dampest, shadiest corners of your yard without taking over the entire garden. While its compact size limits it to ground-level interest, the striking silver-veined foliage offers a sophisticated, low-maintenance alternative to common, sprawling hostas.
$21.60
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Plant Delights Nursery
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, metallic foliage for visual impact
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or container space
- Collectors hunting for rare and unusual tropical specimens
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners unwilling to manage winter protection or lifting
- Busy homeowners unable to provide consistent moisture and humidity
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for common, affordable nursery stock
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most tropicals struggle to survive.
Moisture Adaptability
Perfect for boggy spots or rain gardens that stay consistently damp.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your landscape.
Visual Impact
Striking silver foliage provides high-contrast texture in shaded garden beds.
Space Efficiency
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly into small gardens or containers.
Growth Vigor
Spreads steadily to create a lush, tropical groundcover effect over time.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
7b to 10b
Mature Height
1.5 feet tall
Mature Width
2.0 feet wide
Culture Requirement
Partial Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirement
High
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Life Cycle
Perennial
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