Perennials
Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (Elephant Ear)
Colocasia 'Esculenta Illustris Elephant'
Also known as Elephant Ear
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About This Plant
Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (Elephant Ear), 'Illustris', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.
An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.
For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Colocasia 'Esculenta Illustris Elephant'
- Common name
- Elephant Ear
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 1 to 3 ft tall × 1 to 3 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Varies
- Bloom color
- Pink, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Native bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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