Scot, the elephant ears went into decline after that year. I couldn't pour on the water enough to make them happy in my climate. I have since decided to grow only the upright elephant ears; they don't need as much water and look a lot better, in my opinion.
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Austin
Arkansas River Valley
Average January Low: 31°F, Average August High: 92°F
Extreme Winter Lows: 5-15°F, Extreme Summer Highs: 100-112°F, Annual Precipitation: 52 inches