Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'
Also Known As
- Black Runner Elephant Ear
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-10'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' plant details
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with black foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen black
- Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Uses: big leaves, heart-shaped leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich
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Gardening facts about Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' plant
How to Grow Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- black
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aroid
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Colocasia esculenta, Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris', Colocasia illustrius, Elephant Ear, Illustris Elephant's Ear, Illustris Imperial Taro, Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Taro
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- high - regular
aka Dwarf Taro, Silver Leaf Dwarf Elephant Ear
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Aroid
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - high
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