Common
name: "Arrow Arum" or
"Tuckahoe"
Latin name: Peltandra virginica - synonym
Peltandra undulata
Native
to: South-eastern USA
Zone: 5 - 9
Winter hardy: Borderline
Water depth: 1" - 10"
Pond size: Medium to Large
Flowers: Yes, insignificant
Height: 30" - 36"
Spread: 20" -24"
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Peltandra virginica
Cultural
information: "Arrow Arum" is a big
leafy plant that is much to large for container gardening or
small ponds. They prefer to be planted directly in the substrate
of the pond. Plant in large groups for best effect. Set rhizomes
or pre-started plants in early spring at the ponds
edge or directly in the pond at a maximum depth of 10". It is
difficult to achieve a showy effect with "Arrow Arum"
when grow in pond baskets. Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as it appears.
Your local Garden Center should have Peltandra virginica
available during the spring.
