Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'

Also Known As

Silver Heron Cobra Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' plant details

Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and chocolate blooms in spring and summer
Uses: showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, dark red, long ship like hood/whorled silver foliage, striped pseudostem (Heronswood selection) Zone 5-9. 3', Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

One of the species that has returned year after year in pots or the garden. Flat pinwheel of silver-pewter leaves with narrow pendulous points. 30 inches tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' plant

How to Grow Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant