Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Arum

Species:

Arum italicum subsp. albispathum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pale green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm stratification followed by cold period. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed. Remove fleshy fruit coating before sowing.

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