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Arum italicum
Arum italicum
Plant number: 1.077.050An unusual little plant for the woodland garden, or any shady area that is not too dry. Leathery green arrowhead leaves, with white marbling, appear in the fall. These remain all winter and spring, with hooded white flowers hiding among them in May. In summer, the leaves become dormant and disappear, but are replaced by a grand display of orange berries in August, held in heads like a rattle. Although this is a little slow to establish, plants will remain for years in the garden. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant. Further details for |
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Arum italicum
Plant number: 1.077.050An unusual little plant for the woodland garden, or any shady area that is not too dry. Leathery green arrowhead leaves, with white marbling, appear in the fall. These remain all winter and spring, with hooded white flowers hiding among them in May. In summer, the leaves become dormant and disappear, but are replaced by a grand display of orange berries in August, held in heads like a rattle. Although this is a little slow to establish, plants will remain for years in the garden. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant. Further details for |
