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Colocasia antiquorum, Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' - video

Imperial Taro
Family: Araceae
USDA Zone: 9-11?
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.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/colocasia_antiquorum.htm