Imperial Taro
Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris'
Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh an-tee-KWOR-um il-LUS-tree
SKU #02417
| Description | Stunning, large, deep black leaves highlighted by green veins will add dramatic color and tropical flair to any landscape. Ideal for the edge of a pond or water garden. An excellent container plant for the patio or deck. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, heavy soils. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, spreading 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
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| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Banana (Musa); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
| Care | Thrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601