Similar to imperial taro but larger & more robust, velvety with a more uniform dusky olive black background leaf color.
Best grown in fertile organically rich, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Full sun generally brings out the best leaf color for this cultivar. When growing plants in garden soils, provide regular moisture, especially during dry summer periods, and do not allow soils to dry out. Plants may also be grown as pond marginals in up to 6" of standing water. Plants produce prodigious amounts of growth and appreciate regular fertilization during the growing season.
Key Features
- Plant Type: Aquatic Plant, Bulbs, Perennials
- Sunlight: Performs best in Filtered Sun to Partial Shade in organically rich, moist to wet soil.
- Zone: Hardy to Z7-Z11
- Height: 3' to 6'
- Spread: 3' to 6'
- Water Need: Average, High
- Maintenance: Low
*Cannot be shipped to PR. Permit required for HI
**Ships via 1-3 Days Delivery method.
***Plant Orders are shipped from MONDAY to WEDNESDAY of each week. Orders placed on Wednesday to Sunday will be shipped the following week.
Few things to remember pertaining to Bare Root plant orders
Damage can occur when plants are left in the sun, or all day on a porch in hot weather. If possible, have them shipped to an address where they can be cared for immediately, or provide instructions for where a carrier can leave them in the shade. Open the box immediately upon receiving your plants, and put them in a cool shaded spot. Plant ASAP, preferably the same day, keeping them cool and moistened until they are in the pond or in the ground. Roots should be given special attention to prevent drying.