Arum italicum 'Spotted Jack'

Also Known As

Large Cuckoo Pint
Lord and Ladies
Spotted Jack Italian Arum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Arum italicum 'Spotted Jack' plant details

Arum italicum 'Spotted Jack' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. 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 'Spotted Jack'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: mottled leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum italicum 'Spotted Jack'

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 and splattered with brown spots. They appear late fall and last until about next June. Bears pale greenish-white, 6-12" long spathes, followed by orange berries. Arum italicum can be invasive in zones 9 above.