‘Mojito’ elephant ear (Colocasia esculenta), aka taro plant, has become a new favorite in the Conlon garden where it is not dependably winter hardy (Zone 6b). According to Tony Avent at Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh, NC, tubers are dependably winter hardy in zones 7b -10. ‘Mojito’ (pronounced “Mo-he-toe”) is a sport of […]
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‘Mojito’ Elephant Ear Is A Tropical Joy
Posted by Hugh on April 24th, 2016
Posted in acidic soil, Colocasia, compost, Container growing, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Foliage plant, Landscape ideas, mulching, Planting tips, Propagation (dividing), Soil pH, Southern Appalachian Region, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, Wind protection, winter hardiness, Winter Protection 
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