Arum creticum
Arum creticum forms sophisticated yellow spathes 8-10 inches long with a fragrance of freesia and lemon.
Arum creticum is a rare species that forms large, showy, yellow spathes 8-10 inches long with a fragrance of freesia and lemon. The bulbs are vigorous and form clumps at a good rate. May be hardy to zone 6 if kept dry in dormancy, which begins in summer. Pot culture is easy. Begin watering only when leaves appear in fall and keep moist while in growth.
Common Name: Arum - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Stony hillsides on the Greek Islands of Crete, Karpathos, Rhodes, Samos. With rare exception, Alliums are native to the Northern hemisphere, particularly in Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Most enjoy sun and dry, well drained mineral soils.,
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia
