Elephant Ears
Year Introduced: 2013
Heredity: Hybrid
History: Royal Hawaiian series Colocasia developed as part of a breeding program headed by John J. Cho at the University of Hawaii, Kula. Out of respect for native beliefs about taro only non-Hawaiian cultivars are used.
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
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet (60-91cm)
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet (60-91cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Will Naturalize
Eating Methods: Cooked
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: PP24,596 (2014)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: 2000-37 x 2006-614

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

Photo Gallery
Location: Northern New Jersey
Date: 2018-09-23
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Location: Apple Valley MN
Date: 2017-08-12
Location: Quad Cities Botanical Garden, Rock Island, Il.
Date: 7-3-12
Location: all photos from my gardens
Date: 2021-07-29
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2022-05-19

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy

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