Arisaema propinquum

Arisaema propinquum has amazing burgundy spathes streaked with green and white.

Arisaema propinquum is a Himalayan species that looks somewhat similar to A. griffithii in habit and flower. Burgundy spathes are streaked with green and white. It makes a stunning addition to any shade garden. 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 - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-9

Light:  Full Shade, Part Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Burgundy

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring, Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Rhododendron forests, shrubbery, open slopes, alpine meadows, between low shrubs, 2400-4200 metres.

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