Arum italicum (Italian Arum, Large Cuckoo Pints)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Arum |
| Species | italicum |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to Southern and western Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Borders and gardens. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Medium moisture, consistently moist, humusy and organically rich soils. |
| Pests | Foliage goes dormant in summer. |
| Notable Specimens | A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Woodlands. |
| Leaf Description | Arrowhead-shaped, long-petioled leaves with midribs that are 20 - 30 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Erect, finger-like spadix covered with minute flowers and a large, sheath-like bract which subtends and partially envelops the spadix-like hood. |
| Fruit Description | The leaves and spathe die back leaving thick spadix that develops attractive berries in the summer. |
| Colour Description | The flowers are a creamy white with light green bract. The leaves are greyish-green with a pale green midrib. The berries are bright orangish-red. |
| Texture Description | The leaves have a glossy texture. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.
Arum italicum 'Pictum'.
Arum italicum ssp italicum 'Winter White'.