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Elephant Ear Bulbs

Elephant Ear Bulbs

Plant in Spring Pre-Order; Ships Spring 2024
When will these bulbs ship to me?
Size Price Savings Quantity
3 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring $21.99
6 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring $39.99 9% Savings
9 Bulbs Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring $52.99 ($5.89/each) 20% Savings
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  • An exotic addition to your indoor or outdoor garden
  • Tender Perennial; Bold and Striking Foliage Reminiscent of Elephant Ears
  • Perfect Choice for Focal Point or Creating a Tropical-Style Garden; Grows All Summer Until Frost
  • Thrives and Prefers Partial Shade
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Green
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Plant Height 48 to 72 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall
Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, House Plant, Landscaping
Growing Conditions Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Elephant Ear Bulbs

Colocasia esculenta

Seed Type Bulb

Fast and easy to grow, Elephant Ears or Colocasia esculenta, won't go unnoticed in your garden! While the whole plant can grow up to 6 feet, each leaf can reach 2 to 3 feet in length and 1 feet in width!

Planting Information

Planting Elephant Ear Bulbs

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Partial Shade
Planting Depth 4 to 6 inches Deep
Plant Spacing 2 to 4 feet
Plant Height 48 to 72 inches
Water Needs High
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11
Bulb Size 5 to 7 inches circumference
View our Elephant Ear Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
 Recommended Coverage
3 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.75 Sq. Ft
6 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 3.5 Sq. Ft
9 Bulbs / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 6.75 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Elephant Ear Bulbs

Aesthetic or Culinary