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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Eye' PP 19,884
Hawaiian Eye Elephant Ear
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available ColocasiaItem #: 8041
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Hybrid
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Colocasia 2005-23) Colocasia 'Hawaiian Eye' is a 2008 John Cho introduction that makes a 4' tall non-running clump, composed of large 18" long leaves that emerge black with silver-grey veins. As the leaves of Colocasia 'Hawaiian Eye' age, they morph to grey-green, each highlighted by a dark central eye of purple radiating out into the leaf. Each leaf is further highlighted by a narrow purple border and a great backside as the veins on the reverse appear to be bright cranberry. The glossy jet black stem is a stunning contrast to both the leaves and the bright yellow flowers in late summer.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Colocasia
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Black , Green , Purple/Lavender
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
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