PerennialsZantedeschia aethiopica
Arum Lily
The arum lily is a stately perennial with large, funnel-shaped white spathes surrounding a yellow spadix. Its glossy, arrow-shaped leaves create lush ground-level foliage. This plant thrives in moist to wet conditions and flowers from June to August.
Characteristics
- Sun
- Partial shade, Full sun
- Water
- High
- Height
- 60–100 cm
- Spread
- 40–60 cm
- Hardiness zone
- 8–10
- Family
- Araceae
- Evergreen
- No
- Flower colors
- white
- Wildlife value
- bees, butterflies
Bloom period
Care guide
Plant in partial shade to full sun in moist, humus-rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Feed monthly during active growth. In colder regions, lift the rhizomes in autumn and store frost-free.
Pruning tips
Remove spent flowers to keep the plant tidy and prevent seed formation. Cut back dead foliage in autumn. Little other pruning is needed.
Good companions
PerennialsHosta sieboldiana
Hosta
Hosta is the quintessential shade plant, valued for its large, blue-green, ribbed leaves. Light purple or white bell-shaped flowers appear on tall stems in July and August. Over the years the plant forms substantial clumps that give a shaded border a lush character.
PerennialsAstilbe × arendsii
False Spirea
False Spirea is an elegant shade plant with feathery plumes in pink, red, or white above deeply cut foliage. It blooms from June to August, and the plumes retain their ornamental value even when dried. Astilbe thrives in moist, shady spots where many other plants struggle.
PerennialsIris germanica
Bearded Iris
The bearded iris is a stately perennial with sword-shaped grey-green leaves and elegant, multi-coloured flowers. In May and June, striking blooms appear in purple, blue, or yellow, often with a characteristic 'beard' on the drooping petals. The plant is perfect for formal borders or along pathways.