Starch-root is a simple description – the plant's root was used to make laundry starch and the 'lords and ladies' name may alternatively have referred to its use for starching the ruffs worn …

Mar 8, 2021 · The Lords and Ladies plant is a perennial that prefers light shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 7b and grows well in the British Isles. Mature plants …

Nov 6, 2025 · Lords-and-ladies With conspicuous orange-red berries in autumn, lords-and-ladies is a valuable perennial for shady areas. However, as it spreads easily, it can become too …

An early flowering plant, lords-and-ladies can be seen in April and May. It is a shade-loving plant of woodlands and hedgerows, and is particularly distinctive as it displays a pale green sheath …

Arum maculatum, also known as lords-and-ladies, cuckoo-pint, or wild arum, is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and western Asia. It is known for its striking, hooded …

This genus is a group of around 32 herbaceous tubular flowering plants that are native to Europe, Africa and Asia. They can vary in size from 1-2 feet tall. The genus name comes from the …

Nov 15, 2024 · Lords-and-ladies (Arum maculatum) is a native British perennial plant with large waxy leaves, green-white spathes and bright red berries. It's typically found growing in …

Apr 2, 2025 · The lush, marbled foliage of arums, also called cuckoo pint and lords and ladies, brightens up dark corners. Here's how to grow them carefully

The plant known as Lords-and-Ladies, scientifically referred to as Arum maculatum, derives its name from its distinctive flower structure resembling male and female genitalia, symbolizing …

There are only two species that you really need to be mindful of when harvesting wild garlic; Lords-and-Ladies (Arum maculatum) and Dog’s Mercury (Mercurialis perennis). They both …