Royal Hawaiian® 'Black Coral' Elephant Ear Taro

Royal Hawaiian® 'Black Coral' is a compact elephant ear grown for glossy, purple-black foliage that brings a strong tropical accent to warm-season beds and large containers. Its upright leaves provide the main display, while the plant’s moderate footprint suits pond margins and sheltered patio settings. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/colocasia/royal-hawaiian-black-coral-elephants-ear-colocasia-esculenta) lists mature growth of 24–40 inches tall by 12–18 inches wide and hardiness in USDA zones 7b–11b. ## Landscape Use Use it as a foliage focal point in a container or at the edge of a water garden. In colder regions it can be grown as a warm-season annual; container-grown plants can be moved indoors or the corms lifted for winter storage. ## Growing Conditions Grow in sun or shade and keep soil evenly moist. It tolerates moisture from average garden conditions to wet soil, making it useful beside water while also suiting ordinary containers with regular watering. ## Maintenance This selection is listed as easy care. Protect or store corms where winter temperatures fall below its hardiness range, then replant after frost danger has passed.