Arisaema odoratum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

8a-9b

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Arisaema odoratum plant details

Arisaema odoratum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arisaema odoratum

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema odoratum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Last time this flowered, Brigitta and I were looking at it, and wondering why it was called odoratum... we sniffed the flowers, agreed they were very beautiful, but we didn't catch a wiff of the scent. But a few hours later, in the late afternoon, suddenly the whole section where they are growing was filled with a strong, wonderful, lemon-vanilla scent. The scent traveled so far it took me a bit to track it down to its source, and yes, sure enough, it was the Arisaema odoratum. So, not too fragrant during the day, but come late afternoon or evening, absolutely spectacular. The bright white flowers are extremely beautiful all the time. Extremely rare in cultivation. Uncertain on hardiness.