That's Arum italicum 'Jack Sprat' given to me by Alison (Bonny Lassie), love the spotted leaves.
And now I know the flower is spotted too!
It looks so delicate, although that might be because it is in very heavy shade, probably heavier than is ideal.
Darn pretty though. I wonder if those berries — that usually follow an Arum bloom — will have spots too? Nah, that's probably too much to hope for...
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You know, that plant has such a bad rep, but I just love it! Leaves, flowers, berries - ALL of it! Great captures - I meant to photograph mine, but by the time I got around to it, it was past its prime. Glad you got to it on time.
ReplyDeleteI think these are just on the edge of being comfortable. A few years in and they haven't spread at all.
DeleteHow cool! I bet it was also a bit stinky (mine have been -- kind of like sweaty socks). The seeds should be bright orange, I've never noticed any spots on them.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember a scent, but the pollen here is still pretty bad, so I was quite stuffy.
DeleteI knew Arum has spectacular leaf pattern and a smashing seed pod, but it's the first time I get to see the flower. That's 3 for 3.
ReplyDeleteRight? And these leaves are even more fabulous with their black speckles.
DeleteLike Anna, I love everything about Arum italicum even though it tends to spread a bit.
ReplyDeleteThese have not, probably because it's so dry under the loquat.
DeleteWhen you mentioned "crawling," I immediately imagined something slimy. I'm glad what you found was anything but that.
ReplyDeleteNo worries, I did put my hand on a slug later that same say. THAT was plenty slimy...
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