species 1,472 observations

Arrowroot

Maranta arundinacea

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Brazilian Skipper 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Perennial Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.