Sagittifolium

Color: Green, White
“Arrowleaf elephant’s ear” In tropical climates, plants will grow to 6-9’ tall and produce huge green elephant-ear-like leaves to 4’ long and 3’ wide on stiff, ribbed petioles to 3’ long. Leaves are sagittate, hence the specific epithet. Flowers are greenish-white with spathe enclosing a white spadix. It is best grown in rich, deep, moist but well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Site in locations protected from strong wind. Tuberous rhizomes should be planted in spring after the last frost date.