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‘Imperial Taro’ Marginal Plant

The ‘Imperial Taro’ is one of the finest of the ‘Asiatic Taros’. The leaves have a mosaic of dark brown and violet black. This taro will make an excellent center piece for a smaller pond or as a house plant when potted.

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Size: Height: Up to 4'.
Width: 4-feet.


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Description

The ‘Imperial Taro’ stands out as a truly exquisite member of the ‘Asiatic Taros’ family. Its leaves boast a captivating blend of deep brown and rich violet-black hues, creating a mesmerizing mosaic. Whether placed as a stunning centerpiece in a smaller pond or adorning your home as a potted plant, this taro is sure to bring elegance and beauty to any setting.

Benefits

Cold hardy in middle states.

Appearance

Flowers: Yellow.
Leaves: Green with dark central spot.

Size

Height: Up to 4'.
Width: 4-feet.

Preferred Growing Conditions

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Wet soil all the time or shallow water.
USDA Zones: 8-11.

Pests or Diseases

Deer and rabbit resistant.
Warning: Poisonous with calcium oxalate if ingested raw. Cooking well deactivates the poison.

Botanical Name

Colocasia antiquorum illustris
Also referred to as
Colocasia 'Black Pearl' and Colocasia gaoligongensis

The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.

For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.

WeekStates
End of April: FL, LA, TX
First Week of May: AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK
Second Week of May: AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN
Third Week of May: CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV
Fourth Week of May: AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY

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