Arisaema sazensoo

Also Known As

Circumcised Hooded Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aroid

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6b-9b

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Arisaema sazensoo plant details

Arisaema sazensoo is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple 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 sazensoo

Plant type: perennial aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arisaema sazensoo

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

The large, purple spathe hood of Arisaema sazensoo droops way down over the tube. The species name comes from "zazen" which refers to a Japanese Buddhist meditation as the flower recalls a bowed monk meditating. When I look at it I see an elephant seal. A

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Arisaema sazensoo plant

How to Grow Arisaema sazensoo

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