Elephants Ear
Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Herbaceous Perennials |
Height: | 1.20 m |
Spread: | 90 cm |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Colocasia are herbaceous perennials renowned for their lush and interesting foliage. “Maui Gold” has large and glossy, light green-yellow leaves held on ivory-coloured stems. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and 90 cm wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. “Maui Gold” is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features and outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.
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