Family: Araceae
(a-RAY-see-ee) Genus: Arum (AIR-um) Species: italicum (ee-TAL-ih-kum) Synonym:Arum italicum subsp. italicum
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Category BulbsPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Good Fall Color Smooth Foliage Color Chartreuse/YellowHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Pale YellowBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsWear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds |