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ARUM italicum ssp. italicum 'Marmoratum'
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
This tuberous perennial arum is distinctive for its vivid variegation. The large, arrowhead-shaped leaves are dark-green strikingly variegated with broad strokes of pale green in vein-like networks. Selected from a species native to southern and western Europe, 'Marmoratum' sends up its leaves in fall or early winter and they persist through late spring. Large, greenish-yellow, hooded spathes (purple at the base) appear in late spring, each enclosing a yellow spadix that in summer bears red berries displayed like an upright, plump corncob. The plant is considered to be in dormancy in summer.
This woodland plant requires some shade and humus-rich, moderately-moist soil. In dense shade the leaves will be largest, but sun is needed to ensure flowering and the decorative display of red fruits. Plant with other sun-tolerant shade plants such as ferns, hostas, and lamium (a groundcover). Under the outer branches of a deciduous tree is often a great spot. The leaves make lovely additions to floral arrangements.
9 - 3
6 - 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
Spring
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Spreading
Spring, Fall, Winter
Showy
White, Light Yellow
Red
White, Green
Variegated
White, Green, Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Bold
Glossy
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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