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Peltandra virginica

An easy to grow, spectacular tropical-looking native plant that is great for containers or small ponds. Large arrowhead leaves are held on 18″ stems. Greenish-white spathe and spadix flowers appear in late spring and then form green seedpods that ripen to shiny, metallic green seeds-very attractive! Requires sun or partial shade.

Native Environment

Wetland, Stream Edge

Culture

Best grown directly at the pond edge. Growth is restricted by a basket. Best planted directly into the soil and best if not in water deeper than 10". Also suited to container culture. Sun or partial shade.

Use

Great 'architectural' effect with foliage and seedpods, and super in containers.

Native Environment

Wetland

Stream Edge

Height

2 to 4 feet

Spread

3 to 3 feet

Plant Type

Herbaceous Perennials

Color

Green

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Medium Sun/Average Shade

Season of Interest

Mid (May - June)

Late (July - frost)

Soil Moisture

High

Special Features

Ornamental Fruits/Pods/Seed Heads

Special Usage

Containers