Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Peltandra

Species:

Peltandra virginica

USDA Symbol:

PEVI

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:

green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wood ducks, muskrats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, water-retentive soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetlands and marshes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds must remain moist and should not dry out. Best germinated in shallow water or saturated soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI