Arum italicum 'White Winter'

Also Known As

Italian Arum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Arum italicum 'White Winter' plant details

Arum italicum 'White Winter' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum italicum 'White Winter'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, clumping, container plant, cut leaves, cutting garden, edging plant, foliage plant, rock garden, textural, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum italicum 'White Winter'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, arrow-shaped leaves, strongly cream-veined. This selection has next to the broad veining additional white zones, making the leaves appear even whiter. They appear late fall and last until about next June. Bears pale greenish-white, 6-12" long spat

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Winter drama queen! Superior form with more slender, elongated leaves brightly marked like stained glass by Jack Frost! Shade to part shade, drought tolt, white spathes followed by orange berry stalks – any soil, this heirloom genus is 'tried and true' and undemanding – this plant disappears during the summer – it will be back!