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Elephant Ears

Colocasia, 'Illustris' or Paisley Elephant Ears

container gardening picture of elephant ears

Elephant Ears

Photograph © Kerry Michaels

Elephant ear makes a great container plant. An enormous plant, elephant ear can make a fantastic visual statement. Many cultivars will work in water gardens or at the edge of ponds.

It's a particularly good idea to keep these plants containerized because they can be invasive in many areas. They are also poisonous if eaten raw and their sap can cause skin rashes and irritations.

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