Portora is truly a spectacular upright elephant ear. It is a large, stunning specimen with broad, wavy, scalloped leaves and purple stalks that will grow up to 10 feet tall. You can grow this plant in full to part sun. This is truly an architectural specimen plant for any garden.
Portora Upright Elephant Ear in Columbia, SC
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zone 7b: to 5 °F
USDA Zone 8a: to 10 °F
USDA Zone 8b: to 15 °F
USDA Zone 9a: to 20 °F
USDA Zone 9b: to 25 °F
Plant Height
Height 4-6 ft.
Height 6-8 ft.
Height 8-10 ft.
Light Exposure
Light - 10% to 40% Shade
Light - 40% to 60% Shade
Growth Rate
Rate - Fast
Rate - Moderate
