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    Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom'

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
    Uses: spotted leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large, arrow-shaped leaves, strongly cream-veined. This selection from the Froggy Bottom Nursery has particularly pronounced veining. The leaves appear late fall and last until about next June. Bears pale greenish-white, 6-12" long spathes, followed by

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom' plant

    How to Grow Arum italicum 'Froggy Bottom'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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