Winter ? Really ?  Arum italicum and its various forms and  hybrids sold under this name are probably winter’s best foliage. In December/January their beautifully engraved leaves pop out of the ground looking fresher than fresh . The foliage is big and bold, and shows up well against dark soil. This plant tolerates absolute torture ! Summer drought, winter wet, total shade, burning sun…. no problem. This show will go on no matter what you do or don’t do.
In late spring, your nose will alert you that something died in a pile of mothballs amongst the pretty leaves. A quick inspection will reveal large apple green spathes (envision a stretched- out Calla lily). This stinky ‘flower’ will eventually become a kooky hotdog-on-a-stick of bright orange berries. They are very ornamental . Leave them alone. Eventually, they will topple over and lots of baby Arums will sprout. That is what happened in the above photo.
What I really like is the variation in each seedling ! Some have better markings than others, just like people !  You can dig them up and separate each plant, or just  let them form a big clump of mixed foliage.
Drop by the nursery and see what we now have for sale.  Look at our gorgeous clumps by the front gate ! (on the inside, of course).
Whatever you do, don’t leave without your very own Arum italicum -  Nature’s pretty, secret , summer stink bomb !

One gallon pot size are $9.99 each