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Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® 'Black Coral'

Elephant Ear

This dramatic new introduction is one of the blackest of the Elephant Ears and if that is not enough, it has electric blue veining! It is sure to be a show stopper in garden or container.

  • »  New introduction with Deep Black glossy foliage and Electric Blue veining.
  • »  Dramatic in garden or container, full sun or part shade.
  • »  This showy specimen has a tidy clumping habit with short runners near the main plant.
  • »  Disease and deer resistant.
  • »  Prefers consistent moisture.

  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:7-11
  • Tall:36 Inches
  • Wide:36 Inches
Attributes
• Attractive Foliage
• Disease Resistant
• Heat Tolerant
• High Humidity Tolerant
Foliage Color
• Black
Best Usage
• Container
• Specimen
• Water's Edge or Bog
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
Wildlife
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Shade
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
Additional Information about Colocasia esculenta Royal Hawaiian® 'Black Coral'

This dramatic new introduction is one of the blackest of the Elephant Ears and if that is not enough, it has electric blue veining! It is sure to be a show stopper in garden or container. Colocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' PPAF has a tidy clumping habit with short runners near the main plant. Fine in either full sun or part shade. Exceptional if leaves are illuminated from behind.

Asexual Propagation Prohibited.