Red Stem Taro

Common Name: Red Stem Taro

Scientific Name: Colocasia spp. (commonly Colocasia esculenta cultivars)

Zone: 8–11 (can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder zones)

Flower: Rarely flowers; pale yellow spathe and spadix when it does

Flower Timing: Occasionally in summer under optimal conditions

Mature Height (ft): 3–6 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 2–4 ft

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Type: Tropical perennial (tuberous)

Preferred Environment: Moist to wet soil, bog gardens, pond edges, or shallow water

Special Features: Bold, ornamental foliage with distinctive red stems; excellent for tropical effects; thrives in water gardens or large containers; deer resistant and striking as a focal point