You are buying FIVE (5) Live, SMALL, 'Black Runner' Elephant Ear Plants that are currently 4" - 8" tall (some of the older leaves may be cut for shipping).
These plants are growing in 4" containers and have excellent root systems developed.
'Black Runner' (also called 'Black Ruffles') is closely related to the popular 'Black Magic'. 'Black Runner' makes a stunning 6' tall clump with 2' long leaves that are much more ruffled than its better known cousin. The biggest difference, however, is the black snake-like runners that creep along the ground, dropping roots into the soil every few inches and sending up another plant. These MULTIPLY FAST - much faster than the clumping Black Magic - and can fill in a larger area much faster with a 'spider web' of babies - each sending out it's own runners and babies as they grow.
Elephant ears LOVE WATER - use them around your Koi pond to really add drama or plant them with white Impatiens for a formal look!
BUT - YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE A WATER GARDEN OR BOG TO ENJOY THESE PLANTS!
I have mine planted in average, sandy soil and they are doing great with regular, average watering. The leaves on these start out green with deep purple/black veins then turns to a deep purple/black when exposed to sunlight. In deep shade, it will stay more green with black veins - it needs some sun to really bring out its full potential. These plants are hardy in zones 8 and warmer.
