Elena Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta

The Elena elephant ear is a must-have for every garden with its chartreuse/lime green leaves complete with contrasting purple markings. The Elena is incredibly easy to grow and grows quickly. Use the Elena along a pond's edge or even in a pond, grow it in a container, or plant it in a flowerbed. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature.• Average mature height: 2-4 feet• Light: Part to full shade• Soil: Prefers plenty of water. Does well in boggy areas.• Zones: 7b-10