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Peltandra virginica
Green Arrow Arum
Plant Type:
POND & WETLAND PLANTSPeltandra virginica (ex: Will Forster) - This beautiful New World Arum is found in swampy places. Vertical spikes arise from the plant's crown in spring from 12 to 30 inches in height. Dramatic rich green arrowhead leaves unfurl 8 to as much as 24 inches long, 4 to 10 inches wide. The leaves are evergreen on the Gulf Coast but deciduous inland. The inflorescence may grow as tall as 18 inches sporting a white to cream spadix and a greenish spathe. Green Arrow Arum or Tuckahoe is a highly ornamental native perennial found from Texas, north to Ontario and Quebec, east to Maine and south to Florida. Wet soil in dappled light. Established potted Tuckahoe seed grown or propagated by division.
Height:
12-30 inSpread:
12-20 inColors:
Cream White, Green, WhiteItem | Description | Price |
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Characteristics and Attributes for Peltandra virginica
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Dappled Shade
- Shade
Attributes
- Bog
- Pond, Bog, Wetland
- Accent
- Marginal
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Organic
- Wet
Origins
- Eastern North America
Propagated By
- Division
- By Seed / Potted