Arisarum proboscideum
Arisarum proboscideum
Mouse Tail
Unique shade groundcover! The 2" maroon and white spring flowers resemble mice tails! Attractive arrow-shaped green leaves form an effective groundcover. Though it's drought tolerant, water if you want to keep the foliage cover or it will go dormant in summer.  (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 6" tall x 12" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial InsectsDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Showy Flowers Showy FlowersTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil