Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles' (Ruffles Elephant Ear)

SunZone: 7-10 72" tall Origin: Asia

Web-Only! (syn: C. "Ruffle Leaf") This spectacular form of the hardy elephant ear comes to us from a garden in Anniston, AL, where it was "discovered" by SEPS member Hayes Jackson. We can attest that this clumper has both phenomenal vigor as well as hardiness. Each 3' long leaf has incredibly scalloped edges that sets it apart from typical C. esculenta. In growth habit, it performs here as a clumper, unlike the more stoloniferous forms. Colocasia 'Ruffles' has also multiplied faster than any elephant ear we have grown, with clumps multiplying from 1 to 100 divisions in 12-24 months. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)