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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, most of the Asian species require excellent soil drainage.
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Arisaema candidissimum (Cobra Lily)
Sun to Light Shade Zone: 5-9a 15" tall Origin: China
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 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 Alabama and eastern Texas. 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 ciliatum var. liubaense (Himalayan Cobra Lily)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 5-9 24" tall Origin: China
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From the Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces in China, this arisaema has a magnificent leaf, made up of many narrow leaflets that radiate out from a central axis, like the underside of an umbrella, with beautifully green, arching, spreading spokes. Sitting below this radiating leaf, awaiting its turn for attention, is the flower. The glossy spathe hood is typically purple-brown to maroon with vanilla-cream striping. The greenish spadix is sometimes washed in purple and sometimes drenched in purple, depending on whether or not the leaf has been successful in impersonating an umbrella. We recommend you add this to your garden for its primary function, i.e., sitting there and looking magnificent. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #04555
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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 (6,000'-9,000') 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
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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 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
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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 that is held on the stalk just below the flower boasts over a dozen leaflets...spectacular! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01407
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Arisaema kishidae 'Jack Frost' (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 5b-8 24" tall Origin: Japan
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A. kishidae is a little-known but easy-to-grow Japanese species (related to A. serratum) that we have really enjoyed in our garden. This is a specially selected clone that has been reproduced thanks to tissue culture. Each 15" tall petiole (stalk) is adorned with two 7-9 leaflet leaves, each highlighted with a striking central band of silver. In late spring, the petiole is topped with a brownish-purple pitcher with a hood that drapes like a rigid whip over the front. The light brown pencil-like spadix just peeks out from the center of the pitcher...probably cowering from the whip.
Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #03966
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Arisaema ringens (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-9a 24" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
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It's hard to imagine anything more spectacular than this easy-to-grow tropical-looking cobra lily. Sitting between the two giant glossy, green, trifoliate leaves on a short petiole (stalk) in early spring is the spectacular cobra-like flower. The thick, purple and white striped spathe resembles a perfectly formed cobra head as the tip of the flower curls downward, revealing the glossy, purple interior and two "cobra eyes." Looking at the flower from the front is enough to give you mongoose bumps. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02531
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Arisaema saxatile (Chinese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-9a 15" tall Origin: China
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This lovely little arisaema from China emerges in late May in NC with two leaves of 5-7 leaflets. Between the two leaves emerges a 15" petiole (stalk) that is topped in early June with a lovely, small white pitcher from which emanates a 6-9" long, dark green tongue that hangs downward like a dog that's chased far too many cars. The flower gives off a delightful lemony scent...a nice change for a group whose close relatives are known for a more offensive body odor. A. saxatile has proven to be a great garden performer, reliably offsetting and flowering each season. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02833
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Arisaema sazensoo (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6b-9 12" tall Origin: Japan
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This rare Japanese cobra lily is closely allied to A. sikokianum...yet very different. The two 5-leaflet leaves are held atop 12" stems. The flower, which emerges on a stalk between the leaves, resembles A. sikokianum except for a narrower spadix and a greatly elongated spathe tip that cascades over the front of the large pitcher. A. sazensoo is a non-offsetting species, so plant several unless you're into horticultural celibacy. Would it be sacrilege for me to say that A. sazensoo is more spectacular than A. sikokianum...okay, I'll let you say it! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02269
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Arisaema serratum Mt. Fuji Form (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 5-8, at least 30" tall Origin: Japan
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Arisaema serratum is a widespread and easy-to-grow species from China, Japan, and Korea. The 24-30" tall stems (often tinted purple) are adorned with two leaves, each with 7-17 leaflets. In mid- to late April, the stalks are topped with an attractive pitcher...often purple in color. This is a very easy-to-grow species that offsets slowly. Well-drained soils are important for long term viability. Thanks to "The Genus Arisaema" author, Guy Gusman, for sharing these seed (GG96228) from a population on Japan's Mt. Fuji. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05833
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Arisaema serratum var. serratum 'Ulleung Treasure' (Ulleung Treasure Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8, at least 36" tall Origin: Korea
(aka: A. peninsulae) All I could do was stare when I saw this gem in the extinct crater that is Korea's Ulleung (aka Uulong) Island. We had seen lots of silver-centered arisaema during our hike, but none like this. The 3' tall stalk was jet black, the wide 12-leaflet leaves were mostly silver with a band of green around the edge, and the dramatic black-striped flower was held just above the foliage...true perfection! In the garden, this has drawn raves from garden visitors and, thanks to the magic of tissue culture, we can now share this special clone with gardeners around the world. It has proven easy to grow in rich garden soil, albeit slow to offset. See if you agree that it's the best arisaema you've ever grown. Young plants may take a season to express all the mature characteristics. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07422
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Arisaema sikokianum (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 15" tall Origin: Japan
A. sikokianum is considered the most stunningly beautiful member of the genus Arisaema...make that the entire plant kingdom! From an underground tuber in early spring (early April in NC), the dark pitcher and two five-lobed leaves emerge on a 1' tall fleshy petiole (stalk). As the pitcher opens, it reveals a swollen, pure white marshmallow-like protrusion (spadix), which provides a dramatic contrast with the purple of the pitcher. After flowering, the foliage remains attractive until it goes dormant in late summer. A. sikokianum prefers a well-drained dry site in the garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01850
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Arisaema sikokianum Silver Center (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 15" tall Origin: Japan
We have again selected special forms of A. sikokianum with dramatic silver patterns in the center of their leaves. In addition to the dramatic purple-black pitcher with contrasting colors inside, you now have the additional interest of attractive leaf patterns. Good drainage is essential for best results. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02528
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Arisaema speciosum 'Himalayan Giant' (Himalayan Giant Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-8, at least 30" tall Origin: India
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Everyone who sees this in our garden shakes their head in disbelief. This amazing form of A. speciosum, which often goes by the invalid name of A. speciosum v. magnificum, is simply a giant race of A. speciosum discovered in India. From one end of the unusual cigar-shaped rhizome (plant horizontally), the new growth emerges in late spring. The 30" tall cobra-marked stalk is topped with three dark green, heavily textured leaflets each edged in red. The flower, which arises from the base on a short stalk in early May (NC), is composed of a wine purple and white striped hood, holding a whitish-pink spadix that starts out sturdy and thick and becomes nothing more than a crumpled red thread at the end...obviously a rough night. Well-drained soils during the dormant period are the key to success with A. speciosum. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07474
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Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' (Pewter-leaf Taiwan Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6b-9a, possibly hardier 30" tall Origin: Taiwan
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This unique form of Arisaema taiwanense was brought into cultivation by Crug Farms and Heronswood Nursery in 1997 but has remained in short supply. Throughout the wild populations in Taiwan, there are isolated individuals with pewter leaves instead of the typical green. These pewter leaf plants make stunning garden specimens, with their giant radial leaves atop the 30" tall snakeskin-patterned stems. The macabre, black-striped hooded flowers emerge alongside the new leaves. The new leaves emerge green but quickly change to pewter, so don't panic. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05809
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Arisaema tortuosum (Whipcord Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-9, at least 50" tall Origin: Himalayas
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Here is one of the true conversation pieces of the aroid world. The thick, 4' tall, fleshy petiole (stalk) emerges in early June, adorned by two tropical-looking, palmate green leaves near the top. As the leaves unfurl, the pitcher that tops the stem opens to reveal a green Jack-in-the-pulpit flower, but with a whip-like tongue that extends from the mouth of the flower upwards to 12 or more inches...it don't get much weirder than this...a flower arranger's dream, and an anal-retentive gardener's nightmare! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #01383
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Arisaema triphyllum 'Black Jack' (Black Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-9, possibly colder 12" tall Origin: USA
I fell to my knees when I first saw this plant at Woodlanders Nursery in South Carolina, and visitors to our garden have continued this tradition. Discovered by native plant guru Bob McCartney on one of his many jaunts through Florida, this selection of our native Jack-in-the-pulpit has shiny black foliage with a few green veins. For us, it emerges slightly later (mid-May) than most A. triphyllum. The 1' tall clumps are adorned in late spring with "pulpits" that also have a stunning black spathe. We have found A. 'Black Jack' also spreads slightly by underground stolons. To be able to finally share this with the public is truly a dream come true. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05778
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Arisaema triphyllum 'Starburst' (Starburst Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 5-8, at least 22" tall Origin: USA
This amazing selection of our native Jack-in-the-pulpit comes from plantsman Paul James of Virginia. This vigorous, fast-multiplying selection emerges in spring with trifoliate leaves adorned with silver-white veins. There are at least three other silver-veined forms, but none we have seen rival the vigor of this selection. The 22" tall clumps are adorned in early spring with green "Jack" flowers. A. 'Starburst' prefers moist woodland conditions and will go dormant by late summer. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #07201
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