About
A tuberous perennial from Central Asia with arrow-shaped, dark green, often dark-mottled leaves in spring and a small, green spathe with a yellow-green, club-shaped spadix, followed by a spike of red berries in autumn. A choice and unusual Arum for a warm, sheltered, well-drained position in a sunny border.
About the genus
Woodsia are small, tufted deciduous ferns with pinnate or 2-pinnate fronds, and are well-suited to a rock garden
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.