elephant ears plant black Colocasia 'Black Swan' (Potted) – Three Shovels Farm

elephant ears plant black Colocasia 'Black Swan' (Potted) – Three Shovels FarmColocasia Black Swan Elegant Foliage with Bold Dark Drama Colocasia Black Swan is a striking elephant ear variety prized for its rich, dark foliage and graceful, upright habit. Large, shield shaped leaves emerge deep green and quickly darken to nearly black, accented by contrasting stems that range from dark plum to jet black. The overall effect is moody, architectural, and perfect for adding drama to containers, water gardens, or tropical borders.

Colocasia ‘Black Swan’ – Elegant Foliage with Bold Dark Drama

Colocasia ‘Black Swan’ is a striking elephant ear variety prized for its rich, dark foliage and graceful, upright habit. Large, shield-shaped leaves emerge deep green and quickly darken to nearly black, accented by contrasting stems that range from dark plum to jet black. The overall effect is moody, architectural, and perfect for adding drama to containers, water gardens, or tropical borders.

This variety typically grows up to 72 inches tall and spreads 36 inches wide, creating an elegant vertical presence. Unlike sprawling colocasias, ‘Black Swan’ maintains a more upright form, making it especially well-suited for tight garden spaces or decorative pots.

🌿 Plant Size at Maturity: ~72" tall x 36" wide
🪴 Shipped in: 4.5-inch pot
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Thrives in consistently moist soil; excellent for boggy sites or container water features
🌱 Hardiness: Zones 8–10 (treat as an annual or overwinter indoors in colder zones)

Plants are shipped in 4.5-inch pots, unless local state regulations require bare-root shipment. Photos are representative of the variety and not the exact plant shipped.

🔗 For growing tips and overwintering instructions, visit our Growing Instructions.