
Grow Zone
9 - 11
Mature Height
72
Mature Width
60
Sun / Shade
Full Sun and Part Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
Fruit Weight
Soil Tolerance
Normal, loamy
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Description / Colocasia Black Stem Elephant Ear Bulb
Primarily grown for its spectacular foliage, Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii' is commonly known as Black Stem Elephant Ear. It is a frost tender perennial with large, heart shaped, blue green leaves adorned with dark green veins and a shiny black cast. They sit atop striking purple-black leaf stalks. The leaves of Colocasia point dramatically toward the ground. Small flowers of pale yellow are infrequently produced in the summer but are charming nonetheless. Strong and fast growing this Elephant Ear is a hassle free plant that makes an unforgettable focal point and brings distinct tropical flare to the landscape, water garden, or even a large container.
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Variety: 'Fontanesii'
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Bloom Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Medium GreenPurpleBlue GreenDark Green
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Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Normal, loamy
Uses: Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, PR, VI