Elephant Ears
Year Introduced: 2015
History: Per the originator, a chimeric variant purchased as an unnamed plant at a nursery. See http://aroidiaresearch.org/asa...
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: LariAnn Garner

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 4 to 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets

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Common names
  • Upright Elephant Ear
  • Elephant's Ear

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Location: Largo, Florida
Date: 2016-06-18
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Location: Gatlinburg Tennessee 
Date: June 29, 2020
Location: Gatlinburg Tennessee 
Date: June 29, 2020
Location: Gatlinburg Tennessee 
Date: June 29, 2020
Location: Gatlinburg Tennessee 
Date: June 29, 2020

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