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    • Photo of Arisarum proboscideum flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Also Known As

    • Mouse Plant
    • Mouse Tails
    • Mouseplant

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    3" | $12

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    Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

    3.5" | $11.95

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    Fewer than 10 at Noname Nursery

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    Arisarum proboscideum plant details

    Arisarum proboscideum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring burgundy and chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisarum proboscideum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and chocolate blooms in spring
    Uses: summer dormant, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisarum proboscideum

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    You could not find a cuter flower! These burgundy and white blooms have unusual tail-like tips and look like little mice nestled among the leaves. This diminutive woodland perennial is found in the shaded woodlands of Spain and Italy. Arrowhead-shaped deep green leaves rise from the ground to form a low-spreading 6" high carpet. The lovely little groundcover needs shade and adequate moisture and since it does go summer dormant, it is important to remember where you planted it! Place it along paths or in containers where the flowers have a chance to be seen. Sh-M

    By: Forestfarm

    Perennial woodland ground cover forms a seasonal carpet of arrowhead-shaped leaves 4-6” tall that slowly expands (dormant by summer). Bizarre maroon and white flowers with long, tail-like tips appear partially hidden by foliage in spring (long lasting cut flower). Happiest in humus rich, moist (drought tolerant when established) well drained soils in part to full shade and left undisturbed. Nice spring bulb cover.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The Mouse Plant" is a very prolific member of the Aroid family. A single plant in a 2" pot multiplies eight fold in a year. A cute flowering spathe with a long mouse like tail in early Spring over 3" dark green, aroid foliage.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    An odd little Spanish Aroid, commonly known as mouse plant, because the protruding spadix resembles the tail of a mouse; like vulgare it is easy to grow, but needs some protection in the north either heavy mulch or plant near a warm foundation. Both species will fill a pan reasonably quickly and a pot with dozens in bloom is very impressive.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A curiosity for sure, several inches long purple spadix (mouse tails) sticking out of glossy, arrow-shaped foliage. The rest of flower is hidden. Likes humusy soil. Summer dormant.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Blooms: spring, brown & white, glossy arrow shaped foliage Zone 7-9. 24", Europe, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Mousetail Plant. So named because the brown hooded flowers with their long brown tails look like mice scurrying for shelter beneath the foliage. Related to Jack in the Pulpits, this Asian species is very easy in the shade garden and delights old and young alike.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Lush green 6 inch groundcover that modestly hides its novel white and purple black in its dense leaves. A great plant for the kids in the garden to discover.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arisarum proboscideum plant

    How to Grow Arisarum proboscideum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy
      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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