Arisaema ternatipartitum

Arisaema ternatipartitum is a diminutive, very rare cobra lily with 3-lobed leaves and “ears” on the shiny, brown spathe. It sends out short rhizomes from the tuber and makes new tubers on the ends, forming colonies. Tubers are always small. 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.