Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae Grape but Giant Ironweed is a

but Giant Ironweed is a member of the sunflower family

This variety of Colocasia grows in tight clumps

5 oz) block and

It can grow up to 7-feet tall and can produce as much as 12 pounds of fruit per plant

Plant it in front of a dark-colored elephant ear for a pop of color

Metallica Elephant Ear - Alocasia plumbae Grape but Giant Ironweed is aAlocasia plumbae "Metallica,' also known as 'Nigra,' is an upright Alocasia with dark green leaves with silver purple undersides and purple veins. The petioles, or stems, are also purple. This elephant ear is ideal for your landscape or patio. Please note that elephant ears' attributes become more defined as they mature. The first picture is a more mature plant; the second picture shows one similar to what we ship, give or take a few inches or leaves.