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Arisaema jacquemontii

Also Known As

  • Arisaema jaquemontii
  • Cobra Lily
  • Jack in the Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Arisaema jacquemontii plant details

Arisaema jacquemontii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - 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 jacquemontii

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: green and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: exotic, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema jacquemontii

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - 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

This species has green spathes with white stripes. The tip of the spathe is often one to four inches long and green or purple. The spadix has a purple tongue-like appendage. The leaf stems often have reddish colouration. From Pakistan to Bhutan and western China.
From the Himalayan Mountains. Requires mulch for protection in colder areas. The Spathe ( bloom) is a light green with delicate white lines.The spadix widens as it reaches upwards. A nice cold hardy and compact plant, they make a wondeful splash of green in rock gardens. Healthy Bulbs. Best handled and transported during the cold season.

Gardening facts about Arisaema jacquemontii plant

How to Grow Arisaema jacquemontii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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