Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Marantaceae

Genus:

Calathea

Species:

Calathea nitens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes