The "bulb, corm or tuber" Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' (elephant ear) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and medium violet in colour and bold in texture. A specimen plant, Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' (elephant ear) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, bog, border, container, house plant, pond, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' tolerates wet sites.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Colocasia esculenta 'Violet Stem' (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 'Violet Stem' (elephant ear) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
