Water Arum
Calla palustris
Family: Araceae
Water Arum grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers wet boggy soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Water Arum
Water Arum growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet boggy soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Arum as 30-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Water Arum (Calla palustris) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0674
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Arum is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet boggy soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 2-6.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-6
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Wet boggy soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.