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Arisarum proboscideum - Mouse Plant

Arisarum proboscideum
Mouse Plant, Friar's Cowl

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Flowering in February, remains small in height, develops well.

sabine, 21/04/2016

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This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty

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Value-for-money
A little bulbous plant that produces curious white and brown flowers, with a long spur resembling a mouse's tail in spring.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to March, October to December
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Flowering time April to May
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Description

Nicknamed the "mouse plant", Arisarum proboscideum is a small bulbous plant that produces curious white and brown flowers in spring, with a long spur resembling a mouse's tail.

 

Native to southern Europe, Arisarum proboscideum forms a ground-covering carpet of green leaves in early spring, which are shiny and arrow-shaped with long petioles, measuring 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) long. The flowers are often hidden by the foliage and bloom in April-May. They consist of a two-toned spathe, red-brown and white at the base, with a long thread-like tip resembling a mouse's tail. Like many bulbous plants, the foliage turns yellow in mid-summer and the plant enters dormancy.

 

The mouse plant is very easy to grow and thrives in shady locations in any light and moist soil without excessive water. It also adapts well to container gardening. Plant your Arisarum bulbs in shady rockeries or borders, alongside grape hyacinths, fairy flowers, bleeding hearts, and coral bells.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time April to May
Flower size 4 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Arisarum

Species

proboscideum

Family

Araceae

Other common names

Mouse Plant, Friar's Cowl

Origin

Mediterranean

Product reference72171

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Planting and care

Arisarum proboscideum is very easy to grow in partial shade, in any rich, light and well-drained soil. Plant the bulbs from October to March, 5cm (2in) deep. Add compost and sand when planting in heavy soil.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time January to March, October to December
Planting depth 5 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 20 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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