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 |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| 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: 9
Grow Indoors in All Zones
Grow Outdoors in Zones: 7-10
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Whitfill Nurseries - Glendale 824 E. Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona 85020 -
Berridge Nursery, Inc. 4647 E. Camelback Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85018 -
Lowe's 1950 West Baseline Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85041
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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.