Description
Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’ PP 23,896
Pronunciation: kol-oh-KAY-see-uh es-kew-LEN-tuh
| DESCRIPTION | Very striking, large, glossy, jet-black foliage contrasts spectacularly with bright-colored plants. Adds bold color and tropical flair to any garden. Highly effective at the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, heavy soils. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| LIGHT | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| WATERING | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| BLOOMS | Rarely blooms; prized for foliage. |
| MATURE SIZE | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
