Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium

Also Known As

Whipcord Cobra Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-9b

Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium plant details

Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green 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 tortuosum var. helleborifolium

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

A. tortuosum occurs across a vast area of Asia and consequently exhibits wide regional variation. This form used to be its own species -- A. helleborifolium -- but has now been swallowed alive into A. tortuosum where it is not recognized. Our plants are definitely different than the normal species so we retain the variety name. Variety helleborifolium is like the species but markedly taller and more cold tolerant. It also has spectacularly mottled stems.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium plant

How to Grow Arisaema tortuosum var. helleborifolium

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