Peltandra virginica - Arrow arum

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Native Wetland Plants

Peltandra virginica

Arrow arum

More About Arrow arum

Peltandra virginica, Arrow arum, grows in still or slow moving waters of ponds, swamps, marshes, and banks of streams. The remarkable broad arrow headed leaves with wavy margins reach 2-4' tall in full sun to shade. Unassuming yet unique yellow flowers of Arrow arum  form a slender spadix inside a hooded spathe. Truly a foliage accent with a tropical look. Deer & goose resistant.

Bloom Color

White

Peltandra virginica Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Mature Height
2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
Clumping
Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Pond Zonation
High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Shallow Water 6" - 12"
Foliage Color
Green
Wildlife Benefits
Amphibians
Cover
Fish
Food
Waterfowl
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
OBL
Plant Type
Bog/Marsh
Flowering Perennial
Marginal
Attributes
Bio Remediation
Bog
Container
Erosion Control
Fibrous Roots
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Naturalizing
Specimen
Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
6
7
8