USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
3 - 8 cm (1 - 3 in)
Light
light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
Colocasia affinis var. jeningsii (dwarf jenings' elephant ear) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer. This tender perennial is clump forming and has striped medium lime and dark red foliage that is showy, matte and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, house plant, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Colocasia affinis var. jeningsii is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Colocasia affinis var. jeningsii (dwarf jenings' elephant ear) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.
