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Common Name: Italian Arum
Species Name: Arum italicum
Family Name: Araceae
 

Table 1. Plant Facts for Italian Arum
Habitat/EcologyDescription
Origin Southern and western Europe
Sun Preference Shade
Susceptibility Needs sun to flower well, but largest leaves are produced in the shade

ID Characteristics

Table 2. Plant Facts for Italian Arum
Habitat/EcologyDescription
Soil PreferenceMoist, well-drained, humus rich
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone6
NotesLeaves appear in spring then wither away in summer leaving the fruit stalk that persists until fall