Pinellia tripartita 'Polly Spout'

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Green Dragon

Pinellia tripartita ‘Polly Spout’ green dragon is a hardy member of the aroid (philodendron family) that produces spikes of green flowers in late summer. This cultivar was named to honor the home town of We-Du Nursery in South Carolina where this sterile cultivar was created. Plant in shade or woodland gardens for the textural effects of the deeply divided green leaves that resemble jack-in-the-pulpit. One of the few hardy aroids that hold their foliage all summer long. Rabbits and deer avoid this species due to the presence of toxic chemicals in the sap. These chemicals can also cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Understory
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7