Elena Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta sunburst The Basjoo is a spectacular

The Basjoo is a spectacular ornamental plant

Please note that elephant ears' attributes become more defined as they mature

ruffled pink pitchers

and you can wrap your favorite foods in the leaves for steaming

The Cucullata

Elena Elephant Ear - Colocasia esculenta sunburst The Basjoo is a spectacularThe Elena elephant ear is a must have for every garden with its chartreuse lime green leaves complete with contrasting purple markings. The Elena is incredibly easy to grow and grows quickly. Use the Elena along a pond's edge or even in a pond, grow it in a container, or plant it in a flowerbed. If your plant doesn't look just like the picture, give it a little time to grow up. Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature.