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Maranta arundinacea

Botanical Name
Maranta arundinacea
Common Names
Arrowroot,
Arrowroot is an exotic evergreen perennial herb with a clumping habit. It produces white flowers and maintains consistent foliage throughout the year. Commonly used as an edible plant, it can also function as a groundcover in tropical landscapes. Suitable for planting in garden beds or as part of mixed plantings where its growth form provides coverage. Grows to approx. 1–2m H x 1–2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Maranta arundinacea Arrowroot,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping

Description:
Arrowroot is an exotic evergreen perennial herb with a clumping habit. It produces white flowers and maintains consistent foliage throughout the year. Commonly used as an edible plant, it can also function as a groundcover in tropical landscapes. Suitable for planting in garden beds or as part of mixed plantings where its growth form provides coverage. Grows to approx. 1–2m H x 1–2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained