green arrow arum
Peltandra virginica
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moist to wet soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Greenish-white to greenish-yellow
- Foliage color
- Green.
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Attracts
Notes
Green arrow arum (Peltandra virginica) is a perennial for pond edges, bog gardens, and wildlife gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and moist to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Large, bright green, arrow-shaped leaves rise from the base. Greenish-white spathes curl around a yellow spadix, and blackish berries follow. The berries attract wood ducks and king rails.
Pairs well with Blue flag, Northwind switchgrass, and Umbrella tree.
Native range
Canada and Eastern and central North America.