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Questions on Elephant Ear Plant ??

19 years ago

I bought two Elephant Ear bulbs that were labeled 'Elephant Ear Mammoth' from Wal-Mart. Does anybody know the exact scientific name of this? I'm in zone 7a but many winters are only 7b temperatures. Can I leave the bulbs in the ground all year here?? What is the best way to plant this Elephant Ear Plant having heavy silty clay soil at my location? Thanks.

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tsmith2579
19 years ago
Plant in a well drained area in loose soil. Cut back after frost. Fill a large plastic flower pot with chopped leaves and turn it upside-down over the cut-back stems. This keeps the area dry and well insulated. Around April Fool's day, remove the pot and leaves.
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