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Arum palaestinum

Also Known As

Arum palestinum
Black Calla Lily
Solomon's Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Arum palaestinum plant details

Arum palaestinum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring black, burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arum palaestinum

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and purple blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arum palaestinum

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Allied to dioscoridis but spathe is uniformly yellow-green without and uniformly rich purple red within with a purplish black spadix. It is Middle Eastern and a bit on the tender side here.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

One of many delicious arums from the mountains of the Middle East and one that clumps for us instead of eating the garden. Winter growing with shiny, bright, 8-12” leaves and velvety, late winter flowers opening black and aging to rich, dark maroon. Seems tolerant of summer moisture or complete summer drought. Good for shade in the dry border. Intact in our garden after the December 2008 cold spell to 20 °F. We reckon cold hardiness to at least mid USDA zone 7.