Peltandra virginica (L.) Schott
green arrow arum
A vigorous aquatic perennial, forming clumps of long stems bearing long, narrowly arrow-shaped green leaves with rounded lobes. Narrow green spathes, with wavy yellow or white margins, bear tiny pale yellow flowers in early summer, followed by round green berries
Other common names
Tuckahoe breadVirginia wake-robin
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant direct into pond margins, or in baskets of loamy soil and position in full sun or light shade in up to 20cm of water. May benefit from regular division in smaller gardens, to keep clumps to a manageable size. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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