Arisaema kishidae Patterned Selection

 

This mid-season species of arisaema from Japan has unusual rusty reddish brown flowers held above the leaves. The green leaves are splashed with silver offering all-summer interest in the shade garden. A rare cultivar.

Common Name:  Cobra Lily

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-9

Light:  Full Shade Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  4-8"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Late Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  Black

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Woodlands and shady cryptomeria forests.

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