{"product_id":"peltandra-virginica-arrow-arum","title":"Peltandra virginica (Arrow Arum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA confirmed obligate wetland species, arrow arum's toxic, calcium-oxalate-laden tissue keeps deer and geese away entirely, while its black berries are a valued food source for wood ducks and other waterfowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeltandra virginica, commonly known as arrow arum or green arrow arum, is an aquatic perennial native to wetlands and marshes across eastern North America, most common along the Atlantic coastal plain. It forms clumps of long-stalked, glossy, arrowhead-shaped leaves on stems rising to 24 inches, with tiny greenish flowers on a spadix enveloped by a leaf-like spathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidal marsh and wetland restoration - confirmed obligate wetland species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond, lake, and river margin plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer- and goose-pressured wetland sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterfowl habitat plantings - berries feed wood ducks and king rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet soils and standing water; tolerates permanent inundation to 12 in. and salinity to 2 ppt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forb (aquatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green; April-June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBL (Obligate Wetland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e None significant - pollinated primarily by small flies and beetles attracted to the spadix, not a notable resource for bees or butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic\/Saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow (Under 12 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - A hydrophytic marshland aquatic plant listed among species that must withstand storm inundation in the shoreline\/shallow marsh zone of stormwater ponds; rhizomes are specifically tolerant of the low-oxygen conditions found in flooded wetland soils. Substrate is typically flooded throughout the growing season in its natural marsh habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping\/Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSlow to spread and non-aggressive, unlike the similar-looking Sagittaria (arrowhead); thick roots extend roughly 10 in. into the soil, providing genuine erosion control.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941169311815,"sku":"PEL-VIR 50CELL","price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/f439ed48-4669-463d-8c55-a34848c244a5.jpg?v=1791823703","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/peltandra-virginica-arrow-arum","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}