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Arisaema dracontium
Also Known As
- Dragon Root
- Green Dragon
- Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Arisaema dracontium plant details
Arisaema dracontium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 dracontium
- Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: araceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema dracontium
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - 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
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By: Tie Guy II
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How to Grow Arisaema dracontium
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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