Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia esculenta Details

Commonly known as Taro, this is a herbaceous perennial grown for its roots and lush foliage. It features large and showy, green leaves held off slender stems. The roots are leaves are sometimes used for cooking. It typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site that does not get frosted. It will often die back during winter to regrow again when conditions warm. Taro is commonly included in tropical gardens, planted around water features, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, or mass planted for a stunning display.