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Page Updated 09/16/2008

Taro "Black Magic" (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic')

Incredible dusty charcoal black leaves on dark burgundy/black stems. Large, velvety black, heart-shaped leaves lend a dramatic contrast to the pond. A very striking color sure to bring compliments. Awesome specimen. Height to 4'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 8. Full sun to partial shade.

Taro "Black Stem" (Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii')

The giant purple-black petioles (stalks) rise to nearly 7'. At the end of each petiole sits a giant green heart-shaped leaf (to 3' long) with a shiny black cast. In late summer, the plant is home to wonderful yellow aroid flowers to 12" long. Sun to light shade. Hardy to zone 7b.

Taro "Burgundy Stem" (Colocasia esculenta 'Burgundy Stem')

Makes a spectacular garden statement with 6' deep purple stems and 3' giant green leaves with a purple flush. Yellow flowers 1' tall. Moist garden soil to shallow water. Hardy to zone 7b-10 (this plant has wintered over in zone 7 when planted in the ground). Sun to partial shade.

Taro "Green" (Colocasia esculenta)

Large, green velvety "elephant ear" is a truly tropical look for any water garden. Spreading habit allows this plant to move about in the bog area. Height to 4'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun to partial shade.

Taro- Imperial (Colocasia antiquorum 'Illustris')

Very exotic, velvety black leaves with bright green veins. Height 24-36". Full sun to part shade. Planting depth 1-6". Hardy to zone 9.

Taro- Plumbae (Colocasia Alocasia 'Plumbae') (Out of stock)

This gorgeous Elephant Ear has metallic-looking purple/black leaves. Deep burgundy color petioles and undersides of the leaf on black stems. Height to 4'. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 9. Full sun to shade.

Taro "Variegated" (Colocasia amazonica 'Hilo Beauty') (Out of stock)

A small growing species often reaching 2'-3', with stalks that are bluish-black and medium-green leaves beautifully marked with irregular areas of pale chartreuse, gray beneath with translucent colored blotches. The color is astonishing with a camouflage like pattern of dark and light greens with patches of yellows. Height to . Planting depth to 3". Hardy to zone 9.

Taro- Variegated Stem (Colocasia esculenta ' Chicago Harlequin')

For those collectors of the truly amazing, you must try this new striped Taro (elephant ear). The giant green leaves are each blotched with large lighter green random sectors. The highlight, however, is the tall 5' stems, which are vividly striped with cream and green vertical bands. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7b. Full sun to partial sun.

Thalia "Powdery" (Thalia dealbata)

Bold dramatic foliage and heavy rich purple flowers atop narrow spikes several feet above the 6' foliage that sway gracefully in the breeze. Leaves appear to be "dusted" or "powdery", and can be up to 10" wide. Unusual purple flowers are held high above the leaves in mid-summer, with purple seeds remaining until Fall. Flowers July, August, September. Height 6-10 feet. Planting depth up to 12". Hardy to zone 6. Full to partial sun.

Thalia "Red Stem" (Thalia geniculata)

This large addition to the water garden requires space and a large planting container. Bold dramatic foliage and heavy rich purple flowers atop narrow spikes several feet above the 6' foliage that sway gracefully in the breeze. The red stems stand out below the powdery, mint green leaves. The flowers are a treat, held well above the large leaves. Flowers July, August, September. Planting depth to 12". Hardy to zone 7. Full to partial sun.

Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifolius)

Deck your pond with bright green umbrellas to accent the beauty of your other aquatics by planting this hardy sedge. Stately leaf sheathed stems rise two to four feet high to display ribbon like masses of four to eight inch long leaves. In the summer small flowers the shade of the leaves appear in their midst. Soon the blooms turn caramel, contrasting nicely with the umbrella-shaped foliage. A Madagascar native, the Umbrella Palm likes marshy ground or shallow water and full sun. It also does well indoors planted in moist soil. Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 7. Full sun.

Umbrella Palm "Dwarf" (Cyperus alternifolius gracilis)

Small whorls of leaves on top of the straight stems are just right for the smaller water garden and ideal for the patio pond. The compact habit makes this a perfect choice for the indoor water garden. Height to 18". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to zone 8. Full sun to partial shade.

Umbrella Palm "Medium" (Cyperus longus)

With umbrella-like foliage and yellow-green flowers, this plant makes a great specimen in a large container. Also known as Umbrella Grass. Height to 24". Planting depth to 6". Hardy to Zone 5. Full sun to partial shade.

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