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Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'

Also Known As

  • Devil's Whiskers
  • Green Isle Black Bat Flower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle' plant details

Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: dioscoreaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual and rarely offered selection that has intriguing dusky green blooms with bat-like, long green tentacles. The plant grows to a height of about 50 cm tall. In colder climates they make excellent pot plants if planted indoors in well-drained loam. The long lasting inflorescence are also good as cutflowers. Taccas are often referred to as Bat Flowers or Devil’s Whiskers. Plant rhizomes upright, 75% buried in a sharply draining mix with lots of perlite.

Gardening facts about Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle' plant

How to Grow Tacca chantrieri 'Green Isle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Tacca for your garden

aka Tacca chantrieri 'Black', Black Bat Flower, Cat's Whiskers, Devil Flower

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Tacca chantrieri by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Devil's Whiskers, White Bat Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
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