Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo'

Also Known As

Cobra Lily
Jack in the Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' plant details

Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 franchetianum 'Hugo'

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo'

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

A selection from Tony Avent who says it is an extra robust form. Well, we'll see. They're pretty darn vigorous anyway and this is from the guy who brought us Hosta "Outhouse Blues". Enough cattiness, it's a great species developing huge trifoliate leaves with rich purple flowers beneath.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Shiny, large hosta like leaves with wavy margin. 1' tall x 2' wide in moist woodland soil.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

One of Tony Avent's hybrids. This plant has large leaves that look totally tropical with their dark green, broad foliage. The flowers can get up to 15" tall in late spring and have purple and white hooded flowers. A.f. 'Hugo' will not start to grow until June, so don't think your plant has died.

By: Gossler Farms

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Photo of Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' plant

How to Grow Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo'

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