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    Symplocarpus foetidus

    Also Known As

    • Skunk-cabbage

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic, aroid

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6b-9b

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    Symplocarpus foetidus plant details

    Symplocarpus foetidus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic aroid with green foliage. In spring and winter black, chocolate, green and purple flowers emerge followed by black and brown fruit. Grows well with bright shade - shade and standing water - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symplocarpus foetidus

    Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: black, chocolate, green and purple blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: bog garden, pungent fragrance, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symplocarpus foetidus

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - high
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is the East Coast Skunk Cabbage which while common to swamps and boggy areas in PA and NY is an exotic collector's plant here. Tubby black-purple or yellow flecked brown-purple flowers squat on the bare soil before the big green Hosta-like leaves appear. Love it.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Symplocarpus foetidus plant

    How to Grow Symplocarpus foetidus

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - high

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green
      • purple
      • chocolate
      • black

    • Fruit

      • brown
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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