Peltandra virginica

Also Known As

Water Arum

Plant type

perennial, aquatic, aroid

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-11

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Peltandra virginica plant details

Peltandra virginica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic aroid with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Peltandra virginica

Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Peltandra virginica

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Peltandra virginica (Water Arum) is an aquatic to bog growing aroid with green hastate leaves and petioles. The flowers grow to 8 inches tall and are green with a yellow spadix. The berries are a dark maroon to purple color. Peltandra virginica (Water Arum) is very hardy and survives zone 5 and up. Plants can grow up to 3 to 4 feet tall. They prefer full sun to part shade in damp to bog conditions.