Who it's for
- Striking Ornamental Value
- Rapid, Lush Growth
- Excellent for Water Features
Who should skip it
- Extreme Cold Sensitivity
- Requires Significant Space
- Mild Toxicity Concerns
Key Specs
Genus
Colocasia
Species
esculenta
Item Form
Bulb
Foliage Color
Variegated Cream, Dark Green
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
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