Description
Medium-sized, clump-forming deciduous perennial (H 60-70 cm, W 50-70 cm). Leaves upright, large (40-60 cm), broadly lanceolate to egg-shaped, hard, smooth, glossy green. Flowers in large, upright spadix, surrounded by a large (up to 40 cm), snow white bract, a spathe. Flowering period: April-May. Needs fertile, humus-rich, always moist soils; for water's edge or water to 5 cm deep.