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Elephant Ear 'Ruffles' (Colocasia esculenta): Ruffled Foliage

Overview

Colocasia esculenta 'Ruffles' (also called Ruffled Leaf) is a taro cultivar grown for its large, heart-shaped leaves with dramatically ruffled edges. A bold tropical foliage plant.

Taxonomy

Family:	Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus:	Colocasia (kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)
Species:	esculenta (es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Cultivar:	Ruffles
Also known as:	Ruffled Leaf

Culture

Moist, rich soil, full sun to part shade. Tropical; lift tubers in cold climates.

Bulbs: Napier Grass 'Prince' (Pennisetum purpureum): A Dwarf, Ornamental Elephant Grass with Purple Foliage; Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta): Giant Tropical Foliage for Wet Spots; Black Magic Taro (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'): Dramatic Dark Foliage; Giant Elephant Ear (Colocasia gigantea): Massive Tropical Foliage; Elephant Ear 'Mojito' (Colocasia esculenta): Speckled Foliage Sensation; Black Stem Elephant Ear (Colocasia fontanesii); Variegated Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos 'Variegata'); Elephant Ear 'Coffee Cups' (Colocasia esculenta); Hardy Elephant Ear 'New Guinea Shield' (Alocasia wentii); Elephant Ear 'Pink China' (Colocasia esculenta): Pink-Stemmed Foliage

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