Intro: 1693. Italian Arum. Origin: Canary Islands, Cyprus, Italy, Southern France, Spain and England. Also occurs naturally in the Netherlands. The tapered leaves have clearly visible white veins. The ‘flowers’ we see on the bright yellow spadix that is partially enveloped by a pale yellow spathe. In late summer orange-red berriess appear. On the Channel Island of Guernsey they were once grown in large numbers because of their nutritious starch.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Semi shade to shade
Color
light yellow
Bulb size
I.
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
10
Planting Depth
6-8
Height in cm.
40
Flowering time in the months
4-5
Milieukeur Kweker
MPS-910199
. Available to order from July 2025
Intro: 1693. Italian Arum. Origin: Canary Islands, Cyprus, Italy, Southern France, Spain and England. Also occurs naturally in the Netherlands. The tapered leaves have clearly visible white veins. The ‘flowers’ we see on the bright yellow spadix that is partially enveloped by a pale yellow spathe. In late summer orange-red berriess appear. On the Channel Island of Guernsey they were once grown in large numbers because of their nutritious starch.