Thailand Giant elephant ears is a massive herbaceous plant with enormous broad heart-shaped green leaves that was found in the jungles of northern Thailand. Thailand Giant can grow to nine feet in height and about 6 feet in width with single leaves reaching five feet long. It bears scented white flowers during the growing season. Because of its large size Thailand Giant is a heavy feeder and will require consistent moisture.

Elephant ears are not hardy in Chicago but the corm can be lifted in the fall and stored in a cool, dry, dark place and replanted in the early summer.