giant elephant's ear
Leucocasia gigantea
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size4 to 7 feet tall4 to 7 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellowish-white
Notes
Giant elephant's ear (Leucocasia gigantea) is a perennial for tropical-style borders, pond edges, and bold foliage displays. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It grows 48 to 84 inches tall and wide, so give it plenty of room. Yellowish-white flowers appear in mid to late spring and early summer.
Pairs well with Creme de Cassis dahlia, Red Lion amaryllis, Italian cypress, and Lemon Grass lemongrass.
Native range
Southeastern Asia.