| Common Name | Dragon Heart elephant ear |
| Size | 7-8' tall by 5-8' wide |
| USDA hardiness Zones | 8-11 |
| Sun / Shade | Part Sun - prefers afternoon shade |
| Soil | Average garden soil |
| Moisture | Moist, but well-drained |
| Disease and Pests | None known |
| Landscape use | borders, specimens, containers, pool side |
| Market appeal / Uniqueness | Deep, velvety dark green to black elephant ears that can reach 30" long and 24" wide by the end of the summer on a 7-8' tall plant. A breeding breakthrough with truly tropical appeal. |
| Propagation Methods | tissue culture |
| Bloom Time | N/A |
Angela and Linda’s Garden Notes:
As gardeners, when we dream about new varieties, we dream BIG. We dream about plants that we’ve never seen; plants with beautiful flowers or special foliage. For years, Brian Williams, the breeder of the Gigante series dreamed of a black-leaved Colocasia gigantea. A plant that could grow 7-8’ tall in a single season, a plant with ears as big as elephants; black ears. With great perseverance he worked toward making his dream come true. It’s been said that within every dreamer, beats the heart of a dragon. From this, we bring you ‘Dragon Heart’.
