Arisaema thunbergii

 

From the southern islands of Japan, this has much-divided glossy leaves and a very long, black whip-like spadix snaking out from the purple-brown speckled spathe. Dramatic and always popular. Early mid-season. Needs rich well-drained soil in shade.

Common Name:  Cobra Lily

Family:  Araceae (The Arum Family)

Zone Hardiness:  6-9

Light:  Part Shade Part Sun Full Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Green

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Purple

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 woodlands at low altitude.

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