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    Arum creticum

    Also Known As

    • Cretan Arum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 12"-20"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Arum creticum plant details

    Arum creticum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum creticum

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum creticum

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Arum creticum is a rare species that forms large, showy, yellow spathes 8-10 inches long with a fragrance of freesia and lemon. The bulbs are vigorous and form clumps at a good rate. May be hardy to zone 6 if kept dry in dormancy, which begins in summer. Pot culture is easy. Begin watering only when leaves appear in fall and keep moist while in growth.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Yellow flowers and shiny green leaves. Needs well drained soil and full sun in cooler climates. USDA hardiness zone 8 is on the safe side.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Arum creticum plant

    How to Grow Arum creticum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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