Elephant Ears are a tuberous, stemless, frost-tender perennial which typically grows 3-6 ft. tall and as wide. As the common name suggests, each leaf resembles an elephants ear. It is primarily a foliage plant with huge, heart-shaped, conspicuously veined, downward-pointing, shield-shaped leaves (to 2' long) on long slender stems. Lends a large tropical look to gardens, water margins, and large containers. Excellent as a specimen or in groups. Plants produce prodigious amounts of growth and appreciate regular fertilization during the growing season.