Yellow Tail Chinese taro
Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall2.5 to 3 feet wide
Garden uses
Notes
'Yellow Tail' Chinese taro (Alocasia cucullata 'Yellow Tail') is a perennial for annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average to wet soil. It grows 30 to 36 inches tall and 30 to 36 inches wide. Give it plenty of space so each plant can fill out. Plant it where the soil stays moist for good growth.
Pairs well with Begonia, Bitter ginger, and Sedge.