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Arisaema (Cobra Lily, Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
We are very excited to offer a large selection (more selections on-line) of these fascinating woodland wonders. Once you get started collecting these bizarre beauties, we predict you will settle for nothing less than the full complement. Our offerings are all blooming-sized tubers/rhizomes...not tiny seedlings. Unlike the native A. triphyllum, which prefers moist soils, almost all of the Asian species require excellent soil drainage. |
Arisaema amurense (Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Shade Zone: 5-9 10" tall Origin: China, Japan
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This easy-to-grow, small cobra lily forms a fast-multiplying clump in the woodland garden. In spring, one 5-leaflet leaf emerges on a short stem. The flowering stalk (peduncle) rises another couple of inches past where the leaf is joined and ends in a 3" tall green and white striped pitcher. The hood (spathe) is draped over the short stubby sexual parts (spadix) like a wind-blown flag. In our garden, this is consistently one of the earliest emerging species that we grow...usually mid-March in NC. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03345
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Arisaema barnesii (Barnes Cobra Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 7b-9, guessing 12" tall Origin: India alternate image
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This hard-to-find species comes from the high mountains of Southern India...near Kerala where it can be found at over 6000'. The leaf stalk of this small-growing species and accompanying 5-9 leaflet leaf only reaches 1' tall. A. barnesii flowers in late May (NC) with an attractive green and white striped spathe, holding a small alien-antennae-like spadix. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06191
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Arisaema candidissimum (Cobra Lily)
Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-9a 15" tall Origin: China alternate image
Superb! We are happy to offer one of the easiest to grow and most exciting of the cobra lilies. Emerging in very late spring (May or June) are 15" tall stalks of pink pitchers dramatically striped with translucent, white vertical veins. Beside the flower emerge two giant three-lobed leaves, which can reach 2' in width. A. candidissimum offsets freely in a well-drained site in the garden. In the wild, it is found growing on sunny, rocky banks. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02829
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Arisaema candidissimum White Flower Form (Cobra Lily)
Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-9a 15" tall Origin: China
We are proud to once again offer the very rare, white flowered form of the Chinese A. candidissimum, which was thought to be extinct until 1998. Just like the pink form, the stalks emerge in June with large tripartite leaves that form a tropical looking clump. Alongside the foliage emerge 15" tall flowering stalks that are topped with a single white hood, striped green and white toward the base. Perhaps this accounts for the popularity of this plant in parts of northern AL and eastern TX. This easy-to-grow cobra lily makes a truly stunning sight after it becomes established. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03511
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Arisaema consanguineum (Himalayan Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8, possibly colder 30" tall Origin: China
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Arisaema consanguineum is without a doubt one of the easiest to grow and garden-worthy of the cobra lilies. In June, the 30" tall stalks arise, topped with an unfurling radial leaf with 12 leaflets. The leaves often have dramatic drip-tips...a nice added bonus. Alongside the leaf stalk is a large pitcher-like flower (usually green or purple and white striped) with a large hood that ends in a long dangling thread. The thread now comes standard in all models to enable you to pull the hood closed during sex...a new Federal law if you live within 2 miles of a school or church. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02524
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Arisaema costatum (Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-8, at least 40" tall Origin: Nepal
This native to high elevations (6000'-9000') in Nepal and neighboring Tibet makes a stunning plant even without the flower. The 3'+ tall reddish stem is topped with a three-part leaf, similar to A. speciosum. In good conditions, the leaf can reach 3' in width. In late spring, the flower stalk emerges to nearly 2' tall with a large, dark purple and white striped hood which ends in a thin red-purple tail. Inside the hood, the thin black-purple spadix stands out against the "pulpit windows." Speaking of tails, take a peek in the pulpit window for some cheap thrills. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06171
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Arisaema fargesii (Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8 18" tall Origin: China alternate image
This cobra lily I first saw on my trip to Yunnan, China, in 1996 has turned out to be one of the easiest to grow and most spectacular species in our collection. In late spring, the giant trifoliate leaves (similar to A. candidissimum) emerge topped in the center with a large wine-red pitcher with dramatic white striping. The tip of the pitcher ends in a narrow, congested, alien-like mass of red thread. From inside the flower emerges the spadix resembling a tiny red lizard peeking out of the pitcher...absolutely stunning! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03126
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Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' (Hugo Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8, at least 15" tall Origin: China
Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' is a selection we made from a batch of flowering A. franchetianum in 2003. This particular clone was much more vigorous with more and larger flowers. Thanks to the magic of tissue culture, we are able to make this excellent clone available. A. franchetianum 'Hugo' emerges in late June (NC) to produce large tripartite (3-parted) leaves. Alongside the emerging leaves are stunning, cobra head-like purple and white-striped inflorescences. The 15" tall x 2' wide clump makes a great bold textural element in the garden even without the flowers...more exciting than a hunting trip with Dick Cheney...and without the medical bills! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06703
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Arisaema griffithii (Griffith's Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7a 20" tall Origin: Nepal, India, Bhutan
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It is Arisaema griffithii to which the common name cobra lily most applies. Just as with Arisaema ringens, the flower emerges alongside the tripartite leaf. The long, thin black tongue hangs from the bizarre, purple-and-yellow striped, cobra-head looking spathe, all held atop a short 3-6" stalk in midspring. As a lame attempt at censorship, the 20" tall leaf stalk finally obscures the old flower. A. griffithii occurs in open forests to 12,000' in elevation, and for this reason, resents summer heat and summer moisture...plant at the base of a large tree or shrub for best results. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06173
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Arisaema griffithii var. pradhanii (Pradhan's Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-7a 20" tall Origin: Sikkim
Arisaema griffithii var. pradhanii is the rare Sikkim form of this magnificent Himalayan species, prized for the more prominent yellow striping on the spathe. Looking like drool from a lusting gardener's mouth, its thread-like "tongue" can reach 18" long. You usually have to go to a skinhead rally to see anything this bizarre. We are very pleased to be able to offer this gem, but as with the typical species, a dry shaded spot for the summer is essential for success. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06172
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Arisaema heterophyllum (Dancing Crane Cobra Lily)
Light ShadeZone: 5-9a 36" tall Origin: China alternate image
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This is one of my favorite cobra lilies. This easy-to-grow species emerges on a thick petiole (stalk) that reaches 3' in late spring. Atop the giant petiole is an unusual green-and-purple-tinged spathe with a 12" long tongue that curves out of the flower and stands straight up...really kinky! The horseshoe-shaped leaf boasts over a dozen leaflets...spectacular! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01407
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Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-8 36" tall Origin: Japan alternate image
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Arisaema iyoanum var. nakaianum is one of the rarest and most dramatic of the Japanese native cobra lilies...found only along riverbanks in Japan's Shikoku Province. The 3' tall single black-blotched stalk is topped with a single horseshoe-shaped green leaf with 9-11 leaflets. The jack-in-the-pulpit-like spathe is dark black with pink-to-green vertical striping. Inside the flower (spadix) sits a club-like green spadix with black freckles...each seedling is slightly different. The shape of the inflorescence is very reminiscent of the character Mushmouth on the Fat Albert cartoons.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06925
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