Arisaema flavum

Arisaema flavum is a unique cobra lily with bright yellow spathes.

Arisaema flavum is a unique cobra lily with bright yellow spathes. It grows to about one foot tall usually with two dissected leaves. Also unusual about this species is its distribution: while almost all species occur in Asia (with two species in eastern North America), A. flavum is found in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa — quite the fascinating little traveler. Prefers drier habitats than your usual Arisaema so try it in dry shade! 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:  Yellow Cobra Lily - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Open forests on dry, stony grounds and meadows, 1800 to 4500 m.

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