Description
Arisaema concinnum is widespread across India, Myanmar, Tibet and China. The spathes can be burgundy or green with white stripes. The plants are tall, eventually reaching five feet. The leaves count seven to 13 leaflets each. Part sun to part shade. 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.
