Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Peltandra

Species:

Peltandra sagittifolia

USDA Symbol:

PESA7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wading birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require moist to wet conditions and may germinate best when sown fresh in saturated soil or shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI