Carolina Elephant's-foot grows 1-4' tall and has large, dark green, oval to lance shaped leaves clustered heavily near the base that shrink in size as they move up the stem.

Valued for its late summer to fall bloom and large, attractive lower leaves. Bloom consists of many small flower heads which are arranged in compound inflorescences.

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in part shade. Best on dryish, sandy soils. Tolerant of some full sun. 

Large lower leaves can form a nice ground cover if plants are massed.

Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Host for the Cremastobombycia ignota moth.