Blue Taro, Blue Tannia, Purplestem Taro
Xanthosomaviolaceum

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthosoma (zan-tho-SO-muh)
Species: violaceum (vy-oh-LAH-see-um)

Synonym:Xanthosoma nigrum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting