Elephant Ears
Year Introduced: 2016
Heredity: Hybrid
Country of Origin: USA
Hybridizer or Originator: John J. Cho

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm)
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal
Underground structures: Tuber
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
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.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF
Goes Dormant

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Trade name information:
Series: Royal Hawaiian®
Trade Name: Tropical Storm
Cultivar name: 'Tropical Storm'
Common names
  • Elephant's Ear
  • Taro

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Location: Growing at Longwood Gardens.
Date: 2016-09-21

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