Aralia cordata Perennial Plant of the Year Arum italicum is a superb

Arum italicum is a superb garden plant

Farfugium 'Aureomaculatum' wilts when dry but is amazingly drought-tolerant

the wine cups shrink back to the original rosette and wait for temperatures to cool

if you see the foliage is being eaten

In dry locations it behaves acceptably well

Aralia cordata Perennial Plant of the Year Arum italicum is a superbWith the huge number of plants we've grown over the years, it's still hard to beat the Asian (Japan, China, Korea) Aralia cordata. This easy to grow deciduous, deer resistant perennial matures in rich moist soils as an 8' tall x 8' wide monster perfect for those who like bold, tropical looking textures in their garden. Each pinnately compound 4' long x 3. 5' wide leaf attaches to the thick, bumpy, upright, green stalk, resembling an astilbe on