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(Colocasia esculenta 'Black Ruffles')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Taro, Elephant Ear
Family: Araceae Genus: Colocasia Species: esculenta Cultivar: 'Black Ruffles'

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Plant Type: Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Bright Yellow

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Black, Dark Green

Average Height: 3' to 4', 4' to 5', 5' to 6', 6' to 8'

Average Width: 4' to 6', 6' to 8'

Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Accent, Background, Entryway, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Arching, Tall, Upright

Theme Gardens: Japanese, Perennial

Soil pH: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7

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