Arisaema barnesii

Dark purple or green spathe with green or white striping.

This species has a dark purple or green spathe (modified leaf) with green or white stripes, surrounding the spadix (thick spike with tiny flowers). The leaves have five to nine leaflets with prominent veins and wavy margins. Arisaema are known as cobra lilies or jack-in-the-pulpits. There are only two North American species but many in Asia. They grow in moist, shaded, forested habitats and are great for adding cool foliage and floral intrigue in the shade or woodland garden where they can rise up and through other shade plants. In colder climates they can be grown in pots and protected in winter. Keep just above freezing. In pots, plant in a moist but free-draining mix of coarse bark and pumice or perlite. Pull back on watering when dormant.

Common Name:  Cobra Lily

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Green

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Mountain rainforest on the edge or open parts of sholas, 1500-2100m.

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