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Arum italicum
(Cuckoo Pint, Italian Arum, Lord and Ladies)
(Cuckoo Pint, Italian Arum, Lord and Ladies)
Origin: Native to Mediterranean and North Africa
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Light: Sun-part shade /part-full shade
Height: 1-1.5'
Width: 15"
Blooms: 8" long, pale yellow spathes, late Spring followed by red berries
Foliage: Herbaceous, smooth, variegated, chartreuse yellow, in Fall
Fruits: Upright clusters of fleshy green berries, ripens to red-orange, on long stalk
Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, mildly acidic, neutral mildly alkaline, moist during active growth
Water: Regular, reduce in Summer when dormant
Uses: Butterfly garden, container, border, shade garden, foliage, Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter interest
Propagation: Seeds/corm divisions (Late Summer)
Caution: Plant may cuase skin allergy
Insects/Disease: None
Comments: Arum italicum or Cuckoo Pint or Italian Arum or Lord and Ladies is a bulbous perennial with a low, fast, clumping growth habit. It is a native of the Mediterranean and North Africa. In last Spring, Arum italicum produces white spathes followed later by stalks of green berry clusters which quickly ripens to showy, red-orange in late June. The leaves wilt at this time and the plants goes into dormancy. Lord and Ladies has exquisite variegated chartreuse yellow, smooth leaves that appears in late Summer or early Fall. Cuckoo Pint is easily propagated from corm divisions or seeds in late Summer or early Fall. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, humus-rich acidic to alkaline soil in a party shaded environment. Italian Arum can even thrive in clay. It self sows readily so remove spent blossoms to avoid volunteer plant next season. Lord and Ladies has a vigorous spread. Mass plant in between concretes or containers for an eye-catching display four seasons long. Arum italicum can be captivating if kept control.
USDA Zones: 5-9
Comments: Arum italicum or Cuckoo Pint or Italian Arum or Lord and Ladies is a bulbous perennial with a low, fast, clumping growth habit. It is a native of the Mediterranean and North Africa. In last Spring, Arum italicum produces white spathes followed later by stalks of green berry clusters which quickly ripens to showy, red-orange in late June. The leaves wilt at this time and the plants goes into dormancy. Lord and Ladies has exquisite variegated chartreuse yellow, smooth leaves that appears in late Summer or early Fall. Cuckoo Pint is easily propagated from corm divisions or seeds in late Summer or early Fall. It thrives best in well-drained, moist, humus-rich acidic to alkaline soil in a party shaded environment. Italian Arum can even thrive in clay. It self sows readily so remove spent blossoms to avoid volunteer plant next season. Lord and Ladies has a vigorous spread. Mass plant in between concretes or containers for an eye-catching display four seasons long. Arum italicum can be captivating if kept control.
USDA Zones: 5-9
JennysGarden.com...Arum italicum (Cuckoo Pint, Italian Arum, Lord and Ladies) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image of butterfly and bird attractor, Arum italicum or Cuckoo Pint or Italian Arum or Lord and Ladies
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