Taro (Colocasia esculenta)

Scientific Name - Colocasia esculenta
Common Name - Taro/Elephant Ear

A fast-growing perennial with large, heart-shaped green leaves held on sturdy, upright stalks. Its broad foliage adds bold texture and a lush tropical character to water features. Suitable for bog gardens, pond and lake edges, and large containers with consistently moist soil.

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Growth Rate: Fast-growing

Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 m, depending on growing conditions

Growing Conditions: Rich, consistently moist to wet soil

Plant Type: Foliage bog plant; occasionally flowering