Colocasia esculenta ‘Pink China’
Pink China Taro is an eye-catching foliage plant with vibrant pinkish-purple stems and large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. Notably more cold-tolerant than other taros, it can over-winter outdoors in zones 7 and higher.
| Flower | Yellow, Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Height | 4-6 Feet |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’
Shiny, dark purple leaves provide stunning contrast to greenery around the pond.
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Height | 3-4 Feet |
| Exposure | Tolerates Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’
Green leaves splattered with burgundy are an art project on every leaf. No two the same!
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | N/A |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Height | 3-4 Feet |
| Spread | N/A |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia ‘Elepaio’
Large green leaves mottled with white add a tropical touch to pond margins.
| Flower | Yellow, Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Height | 6-7 Feet |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Taro have gorgeous elephant ear-like foliage in a variety of hues, ranging from lime green to velvety purple.
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Height | 2-4 Feet |
| Exposure | Prefers Sun |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia esculenta ‘White Lava’
Bright green leaves are mottled with unusual white patches that resemble dripping lava.
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Height | 3 to 4 Feet |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 2 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia multiflora ‘Black Marble’
Matte-black leaves on purple-black stems are the perfect contrast to vertical companions.
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Height | 4 Feet |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’
Big elephant-ear leaves are a smokey purple with lime green highlights.
| Flower | Not Significant |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Height | 2-4 Feet |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Where to Plant | Moist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep) |
