Calanthe discolor Paeonia the tropical-looking foliage of Arum

the tropical-looking foliage of Arum italicum emerges from dormancy and remains attractive all winter

In late winter and early spring (February through April

we (and the birds) enjoy the dramatic hairy seed pods perched atop the sturdy old stalks

Native to swamps and streambanks from SC west to Texas

never seen a seed

Calanthe discolor Paeonia the tropical-looking foliage of ArumCalanthe discolor is a Japanese woodland orchid that emerges from the pseudobulb with 2 3 heavily pleated, 6" long x 2" wide leaves. As the bulb offsets, the clumps can get quite thick. The foliage of Calanthe discolor, which is evergreen to 15 degrees F, is topped in mid spring with 10" stalks of tiny mahogany flowers with pure white lower lips a very easy to grow addition to that special spot in the woodland garden. The Calanthe are terrestrial