Live Rooted Black Lava Elephant Ear Plant - Colocasia esculenta, Deep Purple-Black Foliage, Tropical Perennial for Zones 8-11

Bring dramatic tropical flair to your garden with the Black Lava Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta), a striking plant featuring deep purple-black foliage and bold, heart-shaped leaves. You’ll receive a small, well-rooted live starter plant ready to grow into a stunning landscape centerpiece or patio feature.

• Live rooted Black Lava Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta)
• Features large purple-black tropical foliage
• Grows well in full to partial sun and moist soil
• Hardy perennial in USDA Zones 8–11
• Ideal for pond edges, containers, or tropical gardens
• Easy-care plant that adds bold texture and color

Common Name: Black Lava Elephant Ear
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Lava’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: High moisture; keep soil consistently damp
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness Zones: 8–11
Growth Habit: Upright clumping foliage plant
Format: Live rooted starter plant