Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Peltandra

Species:

Peltandra sagittifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, poorly-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and swampy areas