Peltandra virginica, Green Arrow Arum

Peltandra virginica

Synonym(s)

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Common Name(s)

Green Arrow Arum

Phonetic Spelling

pelt-AN-dra vir-JIN-ih-kuh

Description

'Green Arrow-arum' is a native perennial found in freshwater bogs, ponds and marshy areas. The large leaves are variable in shape and size, but they are often generally arrowhead-shaped. They grow from a large submerged rhizome and are tolerant of low oxygen water conditions. The flowers appear in spring in a spadix. They are deciduous in the northern range and evergreen in the far south.

Family

Araceae

Native Range

Eastern Canada and U.S.A.

Hardiness Zone(s)

5a --to-- 9b

Lifespan

Herbaceous, Perennial

Habitats

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Exposure

Full Sun --to-- Full Shade

Growth Habit

Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 4 ft. 0 in. Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.

Soil Texture

Clay, Organic (Muck)

Propagation

Seed and division

Moisture

Aquatic --to-- Stays Wet

Salt Water Tolerance

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.

Salt Spray Tolerance

Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Recommended Uses

Erosion Control, Pond, Restoration Projects, Stormwater Management, Water Garden

Pot Size

Trade Gallon (a little less than a true gallon)