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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
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
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Common names
  • Upright Elephant Ear
  • Giant Taro
  • Wild Taro
  • Elephant's Ear
Also sold as:
  • Rubra

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Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan
Date: August 1
Photo by KENPEI
Uploaded by Swayback
Uploaded by Swayback

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: z6a MA, my garden
Date: 2017-08-13

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