Botanical Name:  Arum italicum

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Common Name: Italian arum, Orange candleflower 

Genus: Arum

A. italicum will add great color and diversity to the garden with their attractively marked leaves, which may be arrow- or spear-shaped. Leaves are veined with mid-green to white. In early summer, white spathes of flowers are followed by spikes of bright orange red berries.

Noteworthy characteristics: Note that the berries may cause severe discomfort or illness if ingested. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

Care: A sunny site produces the most flowers, but partial shade produces the biggest leaves.

Propagation: Sow seeds in autumn: remove the outer pulp from the berries (it may be caustic) and sow seed in containers in a cold frame. Divide clumps of tubers after flowering.

Problems: Usually trouble-free.
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