Pinellia ternata
Botanical Information
Family | Araceae |
Genus | Pinellia |
Species | ternata |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to China, Japan and Korea. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5a - 8b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -28 - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 15 |
Height | 30 - 45 cm |
Spread | 7 - 15 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Woodland and massing in shade gardens. |
Propagation | Division, seed and bulbils. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of 6.6 - 7.5 (neutral). Prefers sandy, loamy and clay. |
Habitat | Woodlands. |
Leaf Description | The leaves are trifoliate. |
Colour Description | The leaves are green. |
Texture Description | The leaves have a shiny/glossy texture. |