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

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 purple spathe hood droops way down over the tube. The species name comes from "zazen" which referes to Japanese Buddhist meditation as the flower recalls a bowed monk meditating. Hard to find. Good garden plant. Mid-spring.

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