Black Coral Taro

Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’

Shiny, dark purple leaves provide stunning contrast to greenery around the pond.

FlowerNot Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone7
Height3-4 Feet
ExposureTolerates Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

Mojito Taro

Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’

Green leaves splattered with burgundy are an art project on every leaf. No two the same!

FlowerNot Significant
Bloom TimeN/A
Hardiness Zone8
Height3-4 Feet
SpreadN/A
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

Elepaio Taro

Colocasia ‘Elepaio’

Large green leaves mottled with white add a tropical touch to pond margins.

FlowerYellow, Not Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone8
Height6-7 Feet
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

Grower’s Choice Taro

Taro have gorgeous elephant ear-like foliage in a variety of hues, ranging from lime green to velvety purple.

FlowerNot Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone8
Height2-4 Feet
ExposurePrefers Sun
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

White Lava Taro

Colocasia esculenta ‘White Lava’

Bright green leaves are mottled with unusual white patches that resemble dripping lava.

FlowerNot Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone8
Height3 to 4 Feet
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 2 Inches Deep)

Black Marble Taro

Colocasia multiflora ‘Black Marble’

Matte-black leaves on purple-black stems are the perfect contrast to vertical companions.

FlowerNot Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone8
Height4 Feet
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

Imperial Taro (Illustris Taro)

Colocasia antiquorum ‘Illustris’

Big elephant-ear leaves are a smokey purple with lime green highlights.

FlowerNot Significant
Hardiness Zone7
Height2-4 Feet
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantMoist Soil or Shallow Water (Up to 6 Inches Deep)

 

Violet-Stemmed Taro

Colocasia esculenta ‘Violet Stemmed’

Big green leaves, dramatic purple stems. A perfect tropical for adding a rainforest feel to the edge of any pond.

FlowerYellow, Not Significant
Bloom TimeSummer
Hardiness Zone8
Height4-6 Feet
ExposureFull Sun to Part Shade
Where to PlantShallow Water (1-6 Inches)
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