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

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

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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