-
Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
-
Photo by C. Hardison taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
-
Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Arisaema sikokianum
Circumcised Japanese Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Item #: 1850
Zones: 4a to 8b
Dormancy: Winter, Fall
Height: 15" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Japan
Pot Size: Bare Root / 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Arisaema sikokianum is considered the most stunningly beautiful member of the aroid family and, in particular, the genus Arisaema...heck, 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, protruding sex organ (spadix) which provides a dramatic contrast to the purple of the pitcher (spathe). Since Arisaema sikokianum doesn't offset or engage in sexual self-satisfaction, you'll need more than one to start a family. After flowering, the foliage remains attractive until it goes dormant in late summer. Arisaema sikokianum prefers a well-drained dry site in the woodland garden.
-
Other Attributes
Flower Color: Multicolor , Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , White Garden
Other: Cut Flower Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants from Japan , Plants Named After Animals , Tropical Looking Plants