Arum italicum 'Marmoratum'
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Arum italicum 'Marmoratum'

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  family araceae 
  genus arum 

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Identification
Genus  Arum Species  italicum Variety  Cultivar  Marmoratum Common names  arum Family  ARACEAE Specimen number  S11832 Data source  HtZn p80
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 1' 6" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial shade Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 05-06 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 07a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-03 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' has attractive berries during the winter. Arum can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Partial shade is needed for this species to do its best. It does well in moist soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest  orange-red berries Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Leaves   Berries Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The leaves of this plant as well as the berries are toxic.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Tuber Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' can be achieved with the plant's tubers.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' is a seasonal bulb. Leaves: Arum has arrow-shaped leaves.

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