Colocasia esculenta "Violet Stem" Taro LILY-LIKE AQUATICS that is a heavy bloomer

that is a heavy bloomer

A popular hardy with its large tropical looking blue-green canna like foliage that offers a uncommon small purple flower on slender stalks in summer to late summer

Pretty full green foliage with violet with white and purple blooms

6" stellate blooms held well above the leaves that are streaked with purple

Common Name: Giant Sensitive Plant    Plant Description Name: Aeschynomene Fluitans)

Colocasia esculenta "Violet Stem" Taro LILY-LIKE AQUATICS that is a heavy bloomerCommon Name: Violet Stem Taro Plant Description Name: Colocasia esculenta "Violet Stem" Taro This gem is a bold statement for the water garden, with 6 foot deep purple petioles (stalks) leading to the giant 3' long green leaves that show a slight hazy purple to them. 1' tall yellow flowers have a wonderful papaya like fragrance. Although it sends out wild looking runners, it is a slow plant to spread. Sun to part shade, up to 48" tall, Zone 9 Cannot