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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Produces a mat of arrow-shaped, glossy leaves 6-15cm (2½-6in) long
  • Brown or black
  • Height
    15cm (6in)
  • Spread
    25cm (10in) or more
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Rhizomatous perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • 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)
  • Partial shade

ARISARUM proboscideum

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC

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