Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN
Type: Marginal
Blooms: Foliage plant
Light: Part sun to part shade
Height: 3-5 feet
Zone: 9-11
Taros have large heart-shaped leaves held up by tall stems. Not a hardy plant but worth growing for the dramatic color! Heavy feeder- fertilize regularly.
Current Varieties:
‘Imperial’:

Imperial Taro has dusty black-purple heart-shaped foliage with bright green veins shooting out from the middle.
‘Pharoh’s Mask’:



Pharaoh’s Mask Taro has deep purple stripes on glossy green, heart-shaped foliage.
‘Tea Cup’:



Tea Cup Taro is named after the upward-facing leaves’ ability to hold rainwater. Dusty green leaves have dark purple stalks, veins, and edges.
‘Black Magic’:

Large, dusty purple leaves raised above the water on slender purple stems.
Dwarf Variegated:



Dwarf Variegated Taro has green heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy white. It is our only dwarf variety, growing to 2 feet tall.
Photos Coming Soon:
‘Black Coral’:
Black Coral Taro has shiny dark purple heart-shaped leaves.
‘White Lava’:
White Lava Taro has shiny green heart-shaped leaves with a bold white starburst starting at the center of each leaf.
‘Elena’:
‘Elena’ Taro has vibrant lime green heart-shaped leaves.