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| | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> | | | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> |
| | growth_habit = herbaceous rhizome | | | growth_habit = herbaceous rhizome |
− | | high = <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> | + | | high = 0.6-1 m (24-40 in) |
− | | wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> | + | | wide = 40-60 cm (16-24 in) |
− | | origin = S Africa | + | | origin = S Africa to tropical E Africa |
| | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> |
| | lifespan = perennial | | | lifespan = perennial |
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| | hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5[[Celsius|°C]], etc --> | | | hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5[[Celsius|°C]], etc --> |
| | bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> | | | bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> |
− | | usda_zones = <!--- eg. 8-11 --> | + | | usda_zones = 9-11 |
| | sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> | | | sunset_zones = <!--- eg. 8, 9, 12-24, not available --> |
| | color = IndianRed | | | color = IndianRed |
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| | species = albomaculata | | | species = albomaculata |
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− | {{edit-desc}}<!--- Type GENERAL genus/plant description below this line, then delete this entire line -->
| + | Leaves on long stems. |
| + | Leaves spotted with white. |
| + | Leave are arrowhead-shaped. |
| + | Leaves up to 18 in (45 cm) long. |
| + | flower stems are sturdy. |
| + | flower stems topped with cup-shaped spathe. |
| + | Spathe to 5 in (12 cm) long. |
| + | Spathe normally white or cream, but may be yellow or pink. |
| + | Spadix is a pale to deep yellow. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
− | <!--- xxxxx *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 -->
| + | *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 |
| <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> | | <!--- xxxxx *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432 --> |
| <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> | | <!--- xxxxx *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608 --> |