Colocasia esculenta Pink China Ophiopogon Unlike typical forms of Amorphophallus

Unlike typical forms of Amorphophallus konjac

starry mauve-pink flowers

Despite being one of the most drought tolerant perennials in the garden

With the reduced chlorophyll in the leaves

This little-known species that is essentially a dwarf

Colocasia esculenta Pink China Ophiopogon Unlike typical forms of AmorphophallusThis introduction from Kentucky's Brian Williams is the hardiest elephant ear in his trials, with tubers left on top of the ground surviving outdoors in Kentucky. We have heard unverified reports of hardiness in warmer Zone 5, but we'll believe it when we see temperature documentation. Regardless of the hardiness, C. 'Pink China' makes an attractive 4' tall clump that spreads rapidly by rhizomes to create a large patch. The green leaves are held atop