Elephant Ear Seeds - Tropical Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Elephant Ear is a tropical perennial grown for its large, heart-shaped leaves and bold foliage. It grows well in warm conditions with rich, moist, well-drained soil and is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, and tropical landscapes.

Features

• Large, dramatic heart-shaped foliage
• Tropical perennial growth habit
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Performs well in warm growing conditions
• Prefers rich, moist soil
• Grows in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical landscapes
• Adds bold foliage to outdoor spaces

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta
• Common Name (US): Elephant Ear
• Seed Type / Variety: Elephant Ear Ornamental Foliage Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–8 weeks in warm, consistently moist growing medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–6 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 2–4 feet apart