Latin name: Arum italicum marmoratum
Description: Although a very well known garden plant, it never-the-less has very exotic looking foliage. This native British species is grown for its ornamental leaves and striking spathes (flowers) and unusual appearance. The arrow-head shaped leaves can be plain green or variegated, with yellow-green veining, emerging in last winter and remaining until late spring when they die down. In summer the green fruits ripen on upright stalks to a bright orangey-red, lasting for several months. The form ‘Marmoratum’ has conspicuous cream veining.
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 30cm
Position: Dappled shade
Soil: Moist, well drained soil
Water: Mulch well in dry areas
Usage: It is early foliage is a great herald of spring when little else is in leaf
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Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
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Thu, Apr 10, 2008
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