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.

Common Name:  Cobra Lily

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Part Shade Part Sun Full Shade

Height:  4-6'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Burgundy

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average

Stem Colour:  Burgundy

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Red

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Open forests, on schist.

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