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Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White'

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White' (candleflower) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. The foliage is showy, glossy, evergreen and bold in texture. Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White' (candleflower) yields showy fruit. A specimen plant, Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White' (candleflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White' has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Be aware that this "bulb, corm or tuber" is poisonous or toxic. Plan its application carefully if you have children or pets. Where conditions are favourable, Arum italicum ssp. italicum 'Winter White' (candleflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.