Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta Illustris Live Plant

NOTE: PLANT IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY TO END OF MARCH. Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta Illustris Live Plant. You will receive a similar size plant on picture 2 . Also known as elephant ear or taro, Growing 5-6 ft. tall with a pale shade of purple-black leaves, Colocasia esculenta Illustris gives gardens a bold, tropical look. Primarily grown for their foliage, Elephant Ears are a dramatic addition to the garden or patio containers. They perform best in moist, partially shaded areas. Because Elephant Ears are tender plants sensitive to the cold, they should be lifted in the fall in zones 3-8, and stored in a cool, dry, frost-free location. Deer tend to avoid. * Plants will ship semi-bare root. Dead Leaves? Leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.