Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araceae

Genus:

Pinellia

Species:

Pinellia ternata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or partially shaded areas