Arum italicum Marmoratum Aroids "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy

"nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer

attractive to hummingbirds

in late summer or early fall

the tall flower stalk simply won't remain upright

once you see it you gotta have it

Arum italicum Marmoratum Aroids "nekkid" scapes emerge from dormancyIn late summer, the tropical looking foliage of Arum italicum emerges from dormancy and remains attractive all winter. Each glossy green, arrowhead shaped leaf features dramatic silver patterning, usually following the veins. In late spring, 12" white peace lily like flowers appear, followed by an attractive stalk of red berries. At this point, Arum italicum 'Marmoratum' goes to sleep for the summer, emerging again in late August. Italian arum will