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Peltandra virginica

 
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Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Peltandra (pelt-AN-dra) (Info)
Species: virginica (vir-JIN-ih-kuh) (Info)

Synonym:Peltandra undulata

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ponds and Aquatics

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Green
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Peter_Paul On Oct 25, 2006, Peter_Paul from Reston, VA
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Peltandra virginica, as may be expected, grows wild here in northern Virginia, in marshlands and along canals & reservoirs. Usually seen in sites where it has a few inches of water over the crown. Emerges in May, collapses & withers in October. A big bold plant when mature, but does not appear to spread aggressively - would make a nice feature plant for a large wildlife garden pond.

Neutral tcfromky On Oct 7, 2004, tcfromky from Mercer, PA
(Zone 5a) wrote:

The plant name, when translated, means: Peltandra: from pelte for "small shield" and aner for "stamen", referring to shape of stamen - virginica: of Virginia.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Annapolis, Maryland
Reston, Virginia



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