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Pinellia cordata

Also Known As

  • Miniature Green Dragon

Plant type

perennial, aroid

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Pinellia cordata plant details

Pinellia cordata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid with variegated foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinellia cordata

Plant type: perennial aroid
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous variegated
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinellia cordata

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The crème de la crème, aloof from its weedy relatives, the heart shaped leaves, often with silver marbling look more like an Asian Ginger than an Aroid. The flowers give it away however, cute little mouse tailed jacks; it does produce leaf bulbils but I can't imagine it as a weed. ZONE 5
Dark green, glossy leaves are silver-green striped along the veins. The Jack-in-the-pulpit flowers are green with a purple tinge and have the typical extra long tongue.

Gardening facts about Pinellia cordata plant

How to Grow Pinellia cordata

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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