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Majestic Magenta Phlox vs Water Arum

Calla palustris

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Water Arum
Majestic Magenta Phlox

Water Arum is a native perennial wetland plant known for its showy white oval sheaths (spathe) that surround a yellow-green, cylindrical flower spike (spadix). It has large, oblong, heart-shaped leaves on stems that rise above the water from shallow, spreading rhizomes. The blossoms are followed in late summer by tiny, pear-shaped fruits that ripen to bright red, adding ornamental interest to wet habitats.

Water Arum provides food for birds and small mammals that eat its berries, and its flowers attract pollinators. It can tolerate cold climates and forms colonies in shallow water and saturated soils. It is well-suited for ecological restoration, riparian planting, naturalisation, and habitat projects in wet and shaded environments.

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Water Arum Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.2 m (0.8 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 0.2 m (0.8 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Growth form: colony-forming
Spreading: rhizomes - medium, seeds - low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: toxic if ingested

Flowers: white sheath around and yellow spike
Flowers: small, magenta
Bloom time: spring to summer
Berries: red, in clusters
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, PE
Other Names: bog arum, swamp lily, wild calla, wild dragon