Now that its impeccably preserved cast-iron fire escapes and industrial facades showcase the wares of Chanel, Prada and numerous less exalted brands, the area south of Houston Street is a far cry from the hardscrabble manufacturing zone that once earned the derisive nickname Hellâs Hundred Acres.
Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten. Grow Arum Lilies in sunny borders in rich fertile, moist or boggy soil. When growing in containers, use a loam based compost such as John Innes No. 2.Alternatively, plant Zantedeschia as a marginal plant at the edge of ponds.pply a deep mulch around the crown of border grown plants in autumn to protect them from hard frosts. Lift and divide clumps of white Arum Lily every 3 years in autumn to maintain vigorous, healthy growth.
Acorus gramineus, sweet flag grass. 8 - 12. This Acorus forms a small mound of fine foliage and is useful in a damp and boggy location. 'Oborozuki' is a yellow variegated cultivar and 'Ogon' is a solid yellow plant.They do not appear to be as hardy as A. calamus, generally growing best in zones 6 to 8.corus is a waterside rush with long, narrow, iris-like foliage. 'Variegatus' is variegated with cream stripes. The rhizomes are sweetly scented as are the leaves when crushed. Plants spread just below the surface but are not invasive and are easily moved if necessary.