mouse plant
Arisarum proboscideum
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall6 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Maroon and white
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Mouse plant (Arisarum proboscideum) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows only 3 to 6 inches tall and spreads 6 to 18 inches. The maroon and white flowers appear in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Sweet woodruff, Mondo grass, and Anemone.
Native range
Italy and Spain.