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    Arum nigrum

    Also Known As

    • Balkan Black Arum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Arum nigrum plant details

    Arum nigrum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum nigrum

    Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum nigrum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A glorious species from the Balkans, the exquisite satin purple spathes perfume the garden with the unmistakable aroma of horse dung. In the wild it is largely restricted to a small area in the former Yugoslavia, where it grows on rocky shaded hillsides.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Arum nigrum plant

    How to Grow Arum nigrum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 18"-36"

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

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    • mostly sun - mostly shade
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