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A truly stunning dwarf elephant ear

Colocasia ‘Tea Party’

When sun hits the black cupped leaves, it turns them iridescent shades of red for a dazzling affect in the garden. A stunning dwarf elephant ear, Tea Party pairs with many bright, summer perennials with a pleasing effect that causes us to linger a bit longer outdoors.

The lovely play of light on black cupped leaves turns them iridescent shades of red for a dazzling affect in the garden. A stunning dwarf elephant ear, Tea Party pairs with many bright, summer perennials for a pleasing effect that causes us to linger a bit longer outdoors. Try the bright colors of our Helenium Mariachi™ series or Phlox Garden Candy™ Bubble Gum Pink and Coral Crème Drop as trendy combos in ground or in containers.

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name

    Tea Party taro
  • Botanical Name

    Colocasia ‘Tea Party’ PP33081

Cultural Details

  • Size

    3' tall by 3' wide
  • Hardiness Zone

    8-11
  • Light

    Part sun - prefers afternoon shade
  • Soil

    Average garden soil
  • Moisture

    Moist, well-drained, but not too soggy
  • Disease & Pests

    None known
  • Landscape Use

    Annual color, perennial beds, containers
  • Propagation

    Tissue Culture

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