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ARISARUM proboscideum
Commonly known as Mouse tail plant
Clump forming rhizomatous perennial with dark green leaves and, in spring, dark brown bracts with a long thin brown tip which looks like a mouse's tail
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Will form large colonies -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousProduces a mat of arrow-shaped, glossy leaves 6-15cm (2½-6in) long
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Brown or black
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Fully hardy
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
25cm (10in) or more
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
(People & Pets)v -
skin & eye irritant
(People & Pets)
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