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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
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, spreading 3 to 4 ft. wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Banana (Musa); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Canna (Canna); Banana (Musa); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia); Mandevilla (Mandevilla) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.