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Pinellia ternata

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Pinellia ternata plant details

Pinellia ternata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinellia ternata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinellia ternata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One to two feet tall, with divided glossy green leaves and typical aroid flowers with a green, narrow, mostly cylendrical spathe, and a very long upward pointing spadex. Easy to grow, in fact quite weedy, so plant with caution. Zone 5

Gardening facts about Pinellia ternata plant

How to Grow Pinellia ternata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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