Arisaema Species, Whipcord Cobra Lily

A tuberous Arisaema from the Himalayas.

Has 2 to 3 pedate, mid to deep green, deeply lobed leaves. Bears tall spathes with...Read More a hood, inside the spathe is a long, curving, green or purple spadix which protrudes conspicuously from the spathe.

Flowers March-June

Needs a constantly moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade and a cool spot.

It's not hardy and will need frost protection such as a cool greenhouse or deep mulch in areas where the climate is milder nor will it cope with too much heat in summer.

Despite it being quite fussy as to it's growing situation, it's not too difficult to germinate and grow on. I germinated 95% of the seed I had 18 months ago on damp cotton wool in the kitchen. They have happily grown into tiny plants from the tuber they formed from their first growing season. I'm looking forward to the flowers in the next couple of years.