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Royal Hawaiian Elephant Ear Black Coral

Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’
A bold tropical perennial featuring dramatic, nearly black foliage with a glossy finish. Grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide at maturity. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11, this variety adds striking contrast and texture to landscapes and containers.

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Royal Hawaiian Elephant Ear Black Coral

Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’

 Royal Hawaiian Elephant Ear Black Coral is an eye-catching perennial prized for its rich, dark foliage that shimmers with a glossy sheen. Its large, heart-shaped leaves emerge deep green and quickly mature to a bold, near-black shade, creating dramatic contrast against lighter plantings. With a mature height of 3 to 4 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet, this variety adds a strong architectural presence whether planted in the landscape or showcased in containers. 

  • Perennial tropical plant
  • Upright, arching habit with bold, glossy foliage
  • Leaves mature to a deep black shade
  • Grows 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
  • Excellent for borders, accents, or container plantings

Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11, Royal Hawaiian Elephant Ear Black Coral brings dramatic color and texture to warm-season landscapes.

Special Features

Drought Tolerant
Eye-catching Flowers
Adaptable Growth Habit
Leaf Retention:Herbaceous
Scientific Name:Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Coral’
Sun Needs:Full Sun or Partial shade, Morning Sun Only
Maturity:2' H x 1.5' W
Leaf Color:Strikingly dark, almost black leaves with a glossy sheen; adds dramatic contrast to any garden.

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