Caladium bicolor ~ Elephant Ears, Heart of Jesus low-water IMAGES: Emőke Dénes

IMAGES: Emőke Dénes

Blooms best with afternoon shade in Southern climates and rich

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The foliage provides a striking contrast against other plants in the landscape and can create a bold focal point

Caladium bicolor ~ Elephant Ears, Heart of Jesus low-water IMAGES: Emőke DénesElephant Ears are distinctive perennials grown for their broad and colorful foliage. The huge arrowhead shaped leaves come in various shades of green and are often molted or blotched with shades of red, pink, white or combined and has distinctive colored veining. Grows best in part sun with rich, well drained acidic soils. Type: Perennial Height: 1 2. 5 Spread: 1 2. 5 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: N A