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Scientific
Name:
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Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris'
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Common Name:
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Imperial Taro
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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deciduous in cold
climates
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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moist shade lover
but will do best with some filtered sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 5' tall
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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tolerant of boggy
conditions, it offers a nice contrast to understory ferns;
large tropical leaf shaded dark gray to black highlighted
with veins and edges of lime green
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Zone
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zones 8-11
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Goes
dormant somewhere around 45°F
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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