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(Arum maculatum)
Lords-And-Ladies (Arum maculatum)
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Lennaert Steen
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Photo by: Lennaert Steen | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: Lennaert Steen (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: Lennaert Steen | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-03-24T11:54:19Z | Title: Arum maculatum L.: leaf | Notes: |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Arum maculatum, commonly known as Lords-and-Ladies or Cuckoo Pint, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and shady, damp places across Europe as well as the Caucasus and Turkey. It typically grows to a height of 2 feet and a spread of 0.5-1 feet. The plant is characterized by its distinctive spathes, which are hooded, green, or purple-streaked bracts that enclose a spike of tiny flowers. The flowering season is in spring, and while the flowers are not particularly showy, they are intriguing and have a unique structure. The foliage is arrow-shaped and often spotted with dark purple, adding to its ornamental value.
Lords-and-Ladies is valued for its unusual flowers and attractive foliage, which can add interest to woodland gardens and shaded areas. It is used in cultivation for underplanting in shaded borders or as a ground cover. This plant prefers moist, humus-rich soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full shade to partial sunlight. While it is generally low-maintenance, it is important to note that all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested and can cause skin irritation. Arum maculatum can be potentially invasive in some regions due to its prolific seed production and should be planted with caution.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lords-and-Ladies is valued for its unusual flowers and attractive foliage, which can add interest to woodland gardens and shaded areas. It is used in cultivation for underplanting in shaded borders or as a ground cover. This plant prefers moist, humus-rich soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full shade to partial sunlight. While it is generally low-maintenance, it is important to note that all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested and can cause skin irritation. Arum maculatum can be potentially invasive in some regions due to its prolific seed production and should be planted with caution.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats including deciduous woodlands, hedgerows, and shady, damp places across Europe as well as the Caucasus and Turkey
Other Names
Common Names: Adder’s Meat, Adder’s Root, Arum, Wild Arum, Arum Lily, Bobbins, Cows And Bulls, Cuckoopint, Cuckoo Pint, Cuckoo-Plant
Scientific Names: , Arum maculatum, Arum maculatum var. immaculatum, Arum vulgare, Arum alpinum subsp. pyrenaeum, Arum maculatum f. immaculatum, Arum orientale subsp. amoenum, Arum maculatum var. pyrenaeum, Arum immaculatum, Arum italicum var. amoenum
GBIF Accepted Name: Arum maculatum L.