Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae

Rich dark purple spathes with minimal white striping emerge on tall stems before the leaves. The leaves emerge below the inflorescence. Plants are tall, growing up to four to six feet! Considered by some as A. mayebarae but now treated as a variety of A. serratum. Hails from the island of Kyushu. 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.