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Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima

Also Known As

  • Arisaema urashima
  • Dominatrix Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima plant details

Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer black, chocolate and white 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 thunbergii ssp. urashima

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

This subspecies of Arisaema thunbergii is very similar to the type form but it is hardier, somewhat coarser in appearance and often has broader leaflets. It has burgundy striped and speckled spathes and a long licking spadix and spathe appendages. Easy an
Purplish brown hood opens for the long spadix, up to 18 inches, to protrude forth. Very dark green leaflets, fan-shaped fashion on a stem. 18 inches tall & wide.

Gardening facts about Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima plant

How to Grow Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • chocolate
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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