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| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Araceae (Arums) |
| Origin: India (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Colocasia antiquorum] |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' (Black Taro) - This beautiful evergreen perennial grows 3 to 4 feet tall with dark burgundy stems with large elephant-ear-shaped green leaves with red veins which mature to a dusty charcoal-black color. It is similar in appearance to Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' except that 'Black Runner' spreads rapidly by stolons. This is a great plant for tropical or aquatic gardens in full sun to part shade. This plant is a heavy feeder and requires fertilization on a regular basis. It should prove hardy to 15-20° F. and is a Terra Nova 2001 Plant Introduction. This is a Taro relative - All parts of Taro are poisonous, so the roots and leaves must be cooked properly before being eaten. Even if eaten when only partially cooked, it will burn the throat.
This information about Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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