Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)

Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' lime green leaves with dark purple heart shaped foliage.
Colocasia 'Illustris'

Botanical name: Colocasia antiquorum

Common name: Imperial Taro

Cultivar: Illustris

Family: Araceae

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliage

Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' features striking foliage that emerges bright green and gradually deepens to near-black as the season progresses, with vivid green veins providing a bold contrast and serving as the cultivar s most distinctive trait.

Similar plants: Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro)


Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green leaves with dark purple centers on plant
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green purple leaves plant, close up.
Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris'
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green purple leaves plant close up
Colocasia antiquorum (Imperial Taro) 'Illustris' green leaves with dark purple centers on plant


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