Waikiki taro
Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Waikiki' taro (Colocasia esculenta 'Waikiki') is a perennial for specimen planting, accent, and rain garden use. 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, loamy or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows in a clumping form at a moderate pace and stays evergreen.
Pairs well with Mexican petunia, Lemongrass, and Wax myrtle.