Arum Species

Arumpictum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Arum (AIR-um)
Species
pictum (PIK-tum)
Synonym
Arisarum pictum
Arum balearicum
Arum corsicum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Mackinaw, IL (Zone 5a) | October 2011 | neutral

This plant is native to the coastal areas of the Mediterranean region. It is unusual in that it blooms in the autumn, unlike other spec...Read More

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