Alocasia & Colocasia (Elephant Ears)

One of the most recognizable and loved ornamental plants available, Colocasia (Elephant Ears) are suitable for everything from containers to bog gardens. Their extremely large leaves come in a variety of colors, from light green to purples that are so dark they appear black. Easy to grow and tolerant of wet soils, Colocasia display their stunning leaves atop 3- to 7-foot stems and can even reach lengths of 2 or 3 feet themselves.