Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Related to the native Lords and Ladies (arum maculatum). Good for woodland setting. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, vine weevils. -
Place of origin
Himalayas, China, Japan, North America. -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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TuberousOr rhizomatous perennials. The hooded part is the spathe, the spike the spadix.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
Thrives in a cool, shady site. -
harmful if eaten
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skin & eye irritant
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