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Arumcreticum

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Arum (AIR-um)

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Species

creticum (KRET-ee-kum)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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