Shields elephant’s ear
Alocasia 'Shields'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Shields' elephant’s ear (Alocasia 'Shields') is a perennial for borders, accents, and rain gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in spring and again in summer. It sits low on the menu for deer. Its large leaves make a bold show.
Pairs well with Golden club, Bitter ginger, and Frozen Queen calla lily.