Caribbean Porterweed 3G/10" Fenceline/Pentas & Groundcover The Aloha Elephant Ear is

The Aloha Elephant Ear is a tropical perennial with intricate dark violet and green leaves and green stems

Infamous for its high tolerance to salt

Description: In Greek the genus name

it thrives in heat

Asparagus(Asparagaceae)

Caribbean Porterweed 3G/10" Fenceline/Pentas & Groundcover The Aloha Elephant Ear isStachytarpheta jamaicensis Native to Florida, Caribbean portweed is a sub shrub growing no more than two feet with a sprawling or decumbent habit, unlike the S. urticifolia, which grows more than four feet with purple flowers. Other aliases include snakeweed, rat's tail, & vervain. Full to Part Sun Low Water H: 2' 3' W: 2' 3' Spacing: 2'+ USDA Zone: 9 11 *Safe if ingested by pets & humans*