Arisaema sikokianum [Silver Center]

Also Known As

Arisaema sikkokianum [Silver Leaf]
Arisaema sikokianum 'Patterned Selection'
Arisaema sikokianum (patterned selection)
Arisaema sikokianum [Silver Pattern]
Circumcised Japanese Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Patterned Selection Cobra Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Arisaema sikokianum [Silver Center] plant details

Arisaema sikokianum [Silver Center] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer black, burgundy and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly 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 sikokianum [Silver Center]

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema sikokianum [Silver Center]

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly 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

One of the most desirable of all cobra lilies with its incredible burgundy spathe, Arisaema sikokianum has a pure white interior and pure white knobbed spadix. Our plants are extra special for having silver-centred foliage! Plant in well-drained soil that

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Shipped Jan.-March only. Same as the species but with liver marked leavr centers. Prefers a moist but well drained soil. Currently 2 years old corms (3/4" in diameter), 1 year away from blooming, shipped bare root Jan. through March.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Blooms: spring-summer, blue, early emerging, blue-green and silver-gray mottled foliage Zone 5-9. 24", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

The creme de la creme of Arisaemas in many gardener's eyes. Marvelous silver splashed foliage and unmistakeable flowers that are pure sculpture. I think it is the visually arresting spadix standing upright in the flower seemingly chiseled from the finest white Carrera marble.