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Genus: Arum Species: italicum Common Name: Italian Arum Family: Araceae Order: Alismatales Native: Mediterranean Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Creamy white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-9 Note: This plant has interesting spear-shaped leaves, which go dormant during the Summer. Italian arum is suitable for woodland gardens, and shady borders. Spathe is yellow-green in color and the fruits are showy. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, fertile sandy-loam soil.