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Black Stem Taro
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The long, black stems, topped with two-foot long, large, glossy green leaves, makes this plant an extraordinary focal point in the garden. Colocasia 'Black Stem', commonly referred to as black stem taro or black stem elephant ear, grows large in a container. Counting the height of the pot, it stands over five feet tall.
Although the taro is not hardy enough to grow in a container year round, in warmer parts of the maritime Pacific Northwest it will winter over if grown in the ground. Young plants won't survive; however, two-year-old or older plants will winter over if planted in well-drained soil, with a good cover of mulch.
Recommended container gardening books.
Photographed in author's garden.
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