Black Magic Elephant Ear – Colocasia esculenta – Live Small Rooted Starter Plant, Tropical Foliage for Garden & Patio

Bring dramatic beauty to your garden with this Black Magic Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic') rooted starter plant.
Featuring velvety dark purple-black leaves, this tropical perennial adds bold contrast to landscapes, containers, and water garden edges.

This hardy variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, rich soil. Perfect for tropical or modern garden themes, and easy to grow indoors or outdoors.



Includes 1 live small rooted Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' starter plant

Striking black-purple foliage adds bold color and texture

Grows well in moist soil, partial shade to full sun

Ideal for garden beds, containers, or pond edges

Fast-growing and low-maintenance tropical perennial



Common Name: Black Magic Elephant Ear

Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'

Color: Deep black-purple leaves

Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

USDA Zone: 8–11

Plant Type: Tropical Perennial

Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

Mature Height: 3–6 feet

Bloom Season: Summer (grown mainly for foliage)