Arisaema speciosum var. mirable

Also Known As

Arisaema speciosum var. mirabile
Cobra Lily
Jack-in-the Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Arisaema speciosum var. mirable plant details

Arisaema speciosum var. mirable is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, purple and white 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 speciosum var. mirable

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, purple and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema speciosum var. mirable

USDA Zones: 6a - 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

Variety mirabile has a conspicuously thickened spadix and blooms much later, often into the summer, than the standard A. speciosum.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From the Himalayan Mountains. Requires mulch for protection in colder areas. This Variety is distinct in the fact the it's Spadix is white and rough in texture. These tubers are approx. the size of a large egg. Healthy Full Size Bulbs. Best handled and transported during the cold season.

By: Edens Blooms

Gardening facts about Arisaema speciosum var. mirable plant

How to Grow Arisaema speciosum var. mirable

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