White Lava Colocasia -

(Colocasia esculenta 'White Lava')

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Other Common Names: Elephant's Ear, Elephant ear
Family: Araceae Genus: Colocasia Species: esculenta Cultivar: 'White Lava'

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Plant Type: Aquatic, Perennial, Tropical

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

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Moderately Drained, Poorly Drained, Very Poorly Drained

Water Needs: Average, High

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Dark Green, Purple, White

Average Height: 2' to 3', 3' to 4'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: None

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

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

Landscape Uses: Accent, Annual Flower Bed, Background, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Shrub Border, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Arching, Broad, Clumping, Upright

Theme Gardens: Bog, Japanese, Perennial

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5

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Colocasia 'White Lava' is a clumping elephant ear which, as the season progresses, are adorned with a wide band of creamy white down the center of each leaf, later radiating out into the side veins. Each amazing leaf is further highlighted by a large purple spot where the leaf attaches to the stalk.

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