Description

Arum italicum, commonly known as Italian Lords-and-Ladies, is a valuable choice for shaded borders, woodland edges, or underplanting beneath trees and shrubs. Its bold, arrow-shaped leaves emerge in autumn with prominent silvery-white veining that provides winter interest when few other plants are active. In spring, it produces pale, hooded spathes followed by showy clusters of orange-red berries in summer. This clump-forming perennial performs well in moist, well-drained soils and is particularly effective in mass plantings for structural texture and seasonal contrast. Landscapers prize it for naturalistic schemes, low-maintenance shade cover, and enhancing year-round visual interest.