'Illustris' elephant's ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Illustris') Synonyms:  Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum 'Illustris' Genus:  Colocasia The heart-shaped leaves of 'Illustris' are huge, and their dark highlights are stunning. This elephant ear is a lover of moist shade, but does best with a little dappled sunlight. It will tolerate boggy conditions. -Julia Jones, Fine Gardening issue #120 Noteworthy Characteristics:  Large purple-and-green leaves. Care:  Provide light shade to full shade and consistently moist or boggy soil. Propagation:  Divide in winter or early spring. Problems:  Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, soft rot, bacterial blight, corm and root rot, dasheen mosaic virus.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Waterside Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Bulbs