Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae

Also Known As

Japanese Cobra Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5b-9b

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Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae plant details

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

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: black blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae

USDA Zones: 5b - 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

Rich dark purple spathes with minimal white striping emerge on tall stems before the leaves. The leaves emerge below the inflorescence. Plants are tall, growing up to four to six feet! Considered by some as A. mayebarae but now treated as a variety of A. serratum. Hails from the island of Kyushu.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: late winter -spring, dark carmine, foliage divided into many leaflets Zone 5-9. 3', Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Gardening facts about Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae plant

How to Grow Arisaema serratum var. mayebarae

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