Colocasia esculenta "Violet Stem" Taro LILY-LIKE AQUATICS A vigorous easy to grow

A vigorous easy to grow Iris

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

Pretty full green foliage with violet with white and purple blooms

however the vegetation dies off in the colder winter months leaving an interesting skeleton

Colocasia esculenta "Violet Stem" Taro LILY-LIKE AQUATICS A vigorous easy to growCommon 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