Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (elephant ear) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has dark fuchsia and black foliage that is showy, matte and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning "bulb, corm or tuber" which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, bog, border, container, house plant, pond, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (elephant ear) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris' (elephant ear) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
