Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris' (Imperial Taro) - Video 2

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 'Illustris'
Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris', commonly known as the Imperial Taro or Elephant Ear, is a striking ornamental plant prized for its dramatic, dark purple and green heart-shaped leaves.


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