Peltandra virginica (Arrow Arum or Tuckahoe)

The native emergent plant lives and thrives in the backwater areas along the Illinois River and many other rivers in the Midwest.  It also thrives in marshy conditions in as deep as 6" of water, preferring part sun to partial shade

• Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna
• Soil Conditions Wet
• Height 2'
• Flower Time April, May, June

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