Description
This subspecies of Arisaema thunbergii is very similar to the type form but it is hardier, somewhat coarser in appearance and often has broader leaflets. It has burgundy striped and speckled spathes and a long licking spadix and spathe appendages. Easy and vigorous. A good garden plant. 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.
