Colocasia esculenta (Elephant Ear)

Colocasia esculenta, commonly known as Elephant Ear or Taro, is a tropical plant with large heart-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is grown for its ornamental foliage. The leaves are green and glossy, resembling the ears of an elephant. This plant can reach a height of 3 feet and has a spread of about 3 feet. It thrives in USDA hardiness zone 8 and above.