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Arrow Arum Seeds

Peltandra virginica

4.20 (5 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: In the spring, plant the seeds just under the surface of muddy soil. The seeds can also be planted in soil covered by up to 18 inches of water.

Growing: As the seedlings develop, make sure the soil is constantly saturated. Keep in mind that the seedlings require full sun, though mature plants can tolerate partial shade. This plant is an excellent choice for bog gardens, shallow ponds, and other wet areas. Mature plants can be divided for additional growth. The seeds of this plant attract mallards and other ducks.

Harvesting: The seeds of this plant provide a valuable food source for mallards and other ducks.

Seed Saving: As the flower spike matures, a pod containing a cluster of round green seeds will develop. Collect the seeds as soon as they turn from green to black, but before they loosen from the cluster and drop. Keep in mind that ducks are highly attracted to these seeds and may eat them as they ripen.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Green Arrow Arum, Tuckahoe

Latin Name: Peltandra virginica

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: California, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 40

Stratification: No Stratification (Seed from us has been Pre-Stratified)

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Arrow Arum Seeds 5.0
Review By Judy J

So hard to find these seeds!

These seeds came in the foil packet, stored damp. They went into the fridge a week and several were already sprouting! Nice healthy shoots ready to go! So happy to find you carry these. Fully expect to have success even though this is my first time growing a water plant. The packets arrived in excellent shape, seeds were well protected in those foil packs

Arrow Arum Seeds 5.0
Review By Judy

Foil packs really great

This type of seed is so hard to grow because it needs to be kept damp. Everwilde sent the seeds so quickly and the new packets have good instructions on them. Would like for catalog to list if it's native to Eastern or western US.

Arrow Arum Seeds 1.0
Review By John

Nothing sprouted

Ordered two of the 1oz packets and planted them in starter containers so they would be ready to plant in my pond. It is now May and not a single one has sprouted. They were kept moist the entire time. Horrible!

Arrow Arum Seeds 5.0
Review By Eric Barnhardt

Arrow Arum seeds

I'm pleased with the germinate rate of the last seeds that I ordered. So far I have 19 of the 40 seeds that have sprouted. I planted my first order in two local ponds and haven't checked them recently. I would recommend the seeds if you have a good place to start them. I used a large galvanized trough with holes drilled through the bottom set in a plastic cement mixing tray with enough water to keep the soil wet. Once the air temps started reaching 80 degrees the seeds began to sprout.

Arrow Arum Seeds 5.0
Review By Eric Barnhardt

Arum Arrow seeds

The seeds looked good and were packed well. Just planted them around a local pond so time will tell. Lots of wood ducks and geese so we are hoping they do well.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~10 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~40 Seeds) $7.92 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $18.00 $16.16 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $48.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $216.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Named for its distinctive arrow-shaped leaves, this native plant grows in marshes, bogs, and on riverbanks. The greenish-white flowers develop sizeable green seed pods, which are best planted when still wet. Therefore this seed is stored wet and cold until we ship it to you.
Named for the distinctive arrow shape of its leaves, this plant grows in marshes, bogs, and on the banks of slow moving rivers and streams. Native Americans once dried and ground the root to use as flour, though all parts of the plant had to be completely dried to neutralize the terrible effects of the calcium oxalate crystals the plant contains. The genus name "Peltandra" comes from the Greek words for "small shield" and "man," referring to the appearance of the flower spike and its spathe.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: In the spring, plant the seeds just under the surface of muddy soil. The seeds can also be planted in soil covered by up to 18 inches of water.

Growing: As the seedlings develop, make sure the soil is constantly saturated. Keep in mind that the seedlings require full sun, though mature plants can tolerate partial shade. This plant is an excellent choice for bog gardens, shallow ponds, and other wet areas. Mature plants can be divided for additional growth. The seeds of this plant attract mallards and other ducks.

Harvesting: The seeds of this plant provide a valuable food source for mallards and other ducks.

Seed Saving: As the flower spike matures, a pod containing a cluster of round green seeds will develop. Collect the seeds as soon as they turn from green to black, but before they loosen from the cluster and drop. Keep in mind that ducks are highly attracted to these seeds and may eat them as they ripen.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Green Arrow Arum, Tuckahoe

Latin Name: Peltandra virginica

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: California, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 40

Stratification: No Stratification (Seed from us has been Pre-Stratified)

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Green

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Reviews

4.20
Global Rating: 4.20 from 5 reviews
5.0

Review By Judy J

So hard to find these seeds!

These seeds came in the foil packet, stored damp. They went into the fridge a week and several were already sprouting! Nice healthy shoots ready to go! So happy to find you carry these. Fully expect to have success even though this is my first time growing a water plant. The packets arrived in excellent shape, seeds were well protected in those foil packs

5.0

Review By Judy

Foil packs really great

This type of seed is so hard to grow because it needs to be kept damp. Everwilde sent the seeds so quickly and the new packets have good instructions on them. Would like for catalog to list if it's native to Eastern or western US.

1.0

Review By John

Nothing sprouted

Ordered two of the 1oz packets and planted them in starter containers so they would be ready to plant in my pond. It is now May and not a single one has sprouted. They were kept moist the entire time. Horrible!

5.0

Review By Eric Barnhardt

Arrow Arum seeds

I'm pleased with the germinate rate of the last seeds that I ordered. So far I have 19 of the 40 seeds that have sprouted. I planted my first order in two local ponds and haven't checked them recently. I would recommend the seeds if you have a good place to start them. I used a large galvanized trough with holes drilled through the bottom set in a plastic cement mixing tray with enough water to keep the soil wet. Once the air temps started reaching 80 degrees the seeds began to sprout.

5.0

Review By Eric Barnhardt

Arum Arrow seeds

The seeds looked good and were packed well. Just planted them around a local pond so time will tell. Lots of wood ducks and geese so we are hoping they do well.