Arum italicum 'Pictum'
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Family: Araceae
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Geographical Origin:
Southern and Western Europe and North Africa.
Plant Group:
Bulb.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones 2-24.
USDA zones: 6-10.
Mature size:
Height: 10-12 inches (30-40 cm).
Width: 12-16 inches (25-30 cm).
Flowering period:
Spring.
Flowering attributes:
Light pale green spathe folds over yellow spadix.
Leaf attributes:
Glossy, deep green arrow-shaped foliage with white veining.
Growth habit:
Clump-forming.
Light:
Part shade to full sun.
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
Side dress with compost or manure.
Propagation Methods:
Remove seeds from outer pulp (carefully, as the pulp contains calcium oxalate crystals that are caustic -- wear gloves!), sow seeds in containers and place in a cold frame.
Divide in May to June after flowering.
Rainy Side Notes
On the rainy side of the Pacific Northwest, these are becoming serious weeds, so I recommend not planting them. Instead, grow other Arisaemas; most do not have the invasive tendencies of this Arum.
Photographed in author's garden. They have since been removed from the garden.
Gardening for the Homebrewer: Grow and Process Plants for Making Beer, Wine, Gruit, Cider, Perry, and More
By co-authors Debbie Teashon (Rainy Side Gardeners) and Wendy Tweton
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