Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Elephant Ears
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
- Dark purple heart shaped leaves
- Loves wet conditions
Border or Bed
Container
Fast Growing
Great Foliage
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Interesting Notes about Elephant Ears:
When the leaves’ undersides are dusted with chalky-looking bloom, they have an intriguing, almost gray look
Deep purple stalks suspend leaves of same color
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Does well in a bog or margins of water garden
Height: 36 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Great Foliage
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Fast Growing
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Black
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Water Garden