Elephant Ear / Taro
Colocasia, Alocasia, Xanthosoma spp.
Elephant Ears or Taros are grown for their large dramatic foliage. Often used in annual color bowls colocasia is just as useful in a shaded water garden. There are several beautiful cultivars available ranging in color and size.Treat as annual or store bulbs for winter. Grow in moist siol or water 2'' deep.