Mojito Elephant Ear

‘Mojito’ Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta) strikes a stunning profile with bold speckled foliage. Every leaf produces its own unique pattern, reaching up to two feet long. Strong stems lift the foliage skyward before arching gracefully outward for a fountain-like appearance. Perfect for creating privacy and adding lush foliage to outdoor spaces, container gardens, or flower beds. Elephant ears also make great houseplants!

Zones	1 - 10
Advantages	Easy To Grow Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Good For Containers
Light Requirements	Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade Full Shade
Water Tolerance	Low-Water
Mature Spread	24-36" tall
Bulb Spacing	36-48" wide
Shipping Details	Now shipping to zones 2-10. Learn More…
Item Package Size	Bag of 1
SKU	HC017727

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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(24-36" tall x 36-48" wide) ‘Mojito’ Elephant Ear is a favorite among gardeners for their tropical foliage and ease of care. Elephant ears are quite versatile in the landscape, adding dramatic texture and color to mixed beds and borders or container plantings. Give these plants plenty of water and afternoon shade; they can be grown in full shade, but foliage color is more intense with some sun. Elephant ears can be grown in up to 6-inches of standing water, making them an ideal emergent plant for water gardens or for planting in streambeds. These are frost-sensitive plants. ‘Mojito’ is winter hardy in zones 8-10 and frost sensitive. In colder areas, dig bulbs before the first frost; bulbs can be grown indoors in containers over the winter, or stored in a dormant state and replanted in spring. For winter storage, trim foliage and allow plants to cure for one to two days in a warm, dry location; store in a plastic bag or ice chest filled with moist peat moss, in a dark and cool (not freezing) place, such as a basement.

More Information
SKU	HC017727
Common Name	Mojito Elephant Ear PP#21995
Botanical Name	Colocasia esculenta Mojito PP#21995
Item Package Size	Bag of 1
Light Requirements	Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade, Full Shade
Mature Height	24-36" tall
Bulb Spacing	36-48" wide
Planting Depth	Plant 2-3" deep.
Soil Type	Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Soil Moisture	Average
Ideal Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good For Containers
Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Planting Time	Spring / Summer
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost. See page 15 of our Planting Guide for a bulb depth planting illustration.

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

Shipping

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 925-9387 or contact us by email.

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