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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

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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