Japanese Cobra Lily
One of the earliest cobra lilies, Arisaema sikokianum (Japanese Cobra Lily) is a tuberous perennial boasting in early spring a large, purple-black spathe, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), surrounding an elegant white club-like spadix protruding from the mouth. The dramatic flowers are perched above the foliage of bright green, divided leaves, sometimes beautifully splashed with silver. The blossoms are followed by a dense cone of striking red berries in mid to late summer. A welcome addition to the shade garden, Japanese Cobra Lily is easy to grow and requires very little care. Roots contain calcium oxalate and are poisonous.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Arisaema |
| Common names | Cobra Lily |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Arisaema |
| Common names | Cobra Lily |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Arisaema sikokianum (Japanese Cobra Lily) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
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