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    Arisarum vulgare ex France

    Also Known As

    • Friar's Cowl

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, aroid

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 6"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Arisarum vulgare ex France plant details

    Arisarum vulgare ex France is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover aroid with green foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisarum vulgare ex France

    Plant type: perennial groundcover aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
    Uses: alpine, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisarum vulgare ex France

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A strange little aroid from a genus of only three species, best in the alpine house (it needs to be kept warm and dry during its summer dormancy), with hooded brown spathes and a protruding mouse tail. Definitely cool.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Arisarum vulgare ex France plant

    How to Grow Arisarum vulgare ex France

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chocolate

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Arisarum proboscideum

    aka Mouse Plant, Mouse Tails, Mouseplant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aroid

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arisarum proboscideum flower by Far Reaches Farm
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