Taro
or otherwise called Elephant Ear
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Violet stem taro plants are deep purple, almost black with green leaves that grow 2-3 feet in length.
These plants can be striking against an otherwise varient green landscape.
Nancy's Revenge has a white center and grows to
3 feet.
This particular plant also does well when grown in a pot as a house
plant.
Green Taro, grows to 3 feet and is recognized by its characteristic leaf that resembles an elephant's ear.
Ruffles Taro is just another version of the plant but its leaves are very ruffled at the edges.
The Imperial Taro has dark green leaves that are long with white veins.
These plants are exciting additions to your garden pond, but remember to bring them into a warmer space when the weather turns cold.
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Harlequin Taro
This is a Harlequin Taro thrives in partial shade to shade with a growing zone of 9-11 and will grow to 5-8 feet tall. For best results the container should not be more than 0 to 6 inches below the water line.
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Black Magic Taro
Black Magic characteristics include a broad almost black leaf.
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This is a different view.
Here is another fine example of the plant, which can grow to 5 feet tall.



