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(Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris')

Tropical Plants

Other Common Names: Imperial Taro
Family: Araceae Genus: Colocasia Species: antiquorum Cultivar: 'Illustris'

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Illustris Elephant Ear

Illustris Elephant Ear

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Plant Type: Aquatic, Perennial, Tropical

Temp / Zone: Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, 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 Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

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

Water Needs: Average, High

Growth Rates: Fast, Moderate

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Black

Average Height: 2' to 3'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: None

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

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas

Growth Habits: Clumping, Trailing / Spreading, Upright

Theme Gardens: Bog

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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