Plants in genus arisaema
Arisaema ovale
Arisaema ovale, a Japanese plant similar to Arisaema amurense, typically has one leaf with 5-7 leaflets and a pitcher that appears in April. The pitcher varies in color and the plant offsets well in well-drained soil.
Arisaema flavum
Arisaema flavum, the smallest member of its genus, is a sun-loving cobra lily with a yellow pitcher that emerges in early summer. It produces bright red berries after flowering and is native to regions from Ethiopia to Sichuan. This plant is pollinated by flies and is known for its unique bisexual inflorescence.
Arisaema grapsospadix 'Alishan'
Arisaema grapsospadix 'Alishan' is a unique plant collected from Taiwan's Mt. Ali. It grows in dense shade and features 1-foot tall spikes with green and white throats. This species is summer dormant and re-sprouts in fall.
Arisaema dahaiense
Arisaema dahaiense is a unique plant from the Gaoligong Shan region of Western Yunnan, China, known for its dark purple spathe with yellow veins and a long tongue-like spadix. It features trifoliate leaves similar to Arisaema speciosum and thrives in part sun to light shade. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials. Its exotic appearance makes it a captivating addition to gardens seeking unusual and striking specimens.
Arisaema candidissimum 'White Flower Form'
Arisaema candidissimum 'White Flower Form' is a rare cobra lily thought to be extinct until 1998. It features large tripartite leaves and 15-inch tall flowering stalks with a single white hood striped green and white. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in part sun to light shade, adding an exotic touch to gardens.
Arisaema costatum
Arisaema costatum is a unique plant native to the high elevations of Nepal and Tibet. It features a reddish stem topped with a three-part leaf and a flower stalk with a dark purple-and-white striped hood. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and adds an exotic touch to gardens.
Arisaema fargesii
Arisaema fargesii, also known as the Chinese cobra lily, is a striking plant discovered in the early 1900s. It features glossy green, trifoliate leaves and a wine-red pitcher-like flower with white striping. The flower's tip ends in a narrow, congested red thread, and the spadix emerges from the inflorescence. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Arisaema serratum var. serratum 'Ulleung Treasure'
Arisaema serratum var. serratum 'Ulleung Treasure' is a unique plant from Korea's Ulleung Island, known for its jet black stalk and black-striped flower. This plant grows up to 3 feet tall and features 12-leaflet leaves with a silver center and green edge. Arisaema serratum 'Ulleung Treasure' thrives in rich garden soil and is slow to offset, making it a long-lasting addition to the garden. It is part of the Arisaema genus, which is known for its unusual and exotic-looking flowers. This plant is well-suited for shade gardens and can add a tropical touch to the landscape. It is a deer-resistant plant that attracts insects, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Arisaema ringens 'Black Mamba'
Arisaema ringens 'Black Mamba' is a striking plant with intensely black-purple stalks and cobra head-shaped inflorescences. It emerges early in the season and forms a 2-foot wide clump, thriving in fertile, well-drained garden soils. This fast-multiplying clone adds dramatic color and form to shaded garden areas.
Arisaema thunbergii 'Silver Center'
Arisaema thunbergii 'Silver Center' is a striking plant known for its dramatic silver patterns on glossy, black-green foliage. In spring, it produces a unique black-striped flower, adding to its ornamental appeal. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a captivating addition to gardens with its bold foliage and unusual blooms.
Arisaema barnesii
Arisaema barnesii is a unique plant species native to the high mountains of Southern India, found at elevations over 6,000 feet. It features a leaf stalk and leaflets that reach up to 1 foot tall, with flowers appearing in late May. The flowers are characterized by a green and white striped spathe, adding a striking visual element to shaded garden areas. This plant thrives in light shade and is well-suited for rain gardens, making it a fascinating addition to any shade perennial collection.
Arisaema album
Arisaema album is an unusual species from northeastern India, featuring trifoliate green leaves and an inflorescence with a brush-like spadix. Its green spathe has a distinctive white patch on the back.
Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo'
Arisaema franchetianum 'Hugo' is a unique perennial that emerges in late June, forming a 15-inch tall clump with large tripartite leaves. It features striking purple and white striped inflorescences. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials.
Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron'
Arisaema taiwanense 'Silver Heron' is a unique plant with pewter leaves atop 30-inch tall snakeskin-patterned stems. It produces black-striped hooded flowers, and new leaves emerge green before changing to pewter. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for adding an exotic touch to shade gardens.
Arisaema minamitanii
Arisaema minamitanii is related to A. robustum and features a thick green stalk with a single 5-lobed leaf. It is topped with a green striped pitcher in early spring, with the hood extending over the club-like spadix. This plant is native to Japan and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Arisaema consanguineum 'Silver Center'
Arisaema consanguineum 'Silver Center' is a Jack-in-the-pulpit known for its ease of growth and garden-worthiness. It features 30-inch tall stalks with up to 12 leaflets and dramatic drip-tips. The plant has a large pitcher-like spathe with a long dangling thread and is best grown with half a day of sun for sturdy growth.
Arisaema mayebarae
Arisaema mayebarae is a variety from south of Kyushu, known for its early flowering and long spathe blade. The dark purple-black spathe opens before the foliage unfurls, creating a striking visual effect. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is appreciated for its unique floral structure and ornamental appeal.
Arisaema serratum 'Mt Fuji Form'
Arisaema serratum 'Mt Fuji Form' is a widespread species from East Asia, featuring 24-30 inch tall stems often tinted purple. It has two leaves with multiple leaflets and produces an attractive purple pitcher in mid- to late April. This plant requires well-drained soils for long-term viability.
Arisaema maximowiczii
Arisaema maximowiczii, a cobra lily from Japan's Kyushu Mountains, is named after botanist Carl Johann Maximowicz. It features a 2-foot tall dark purple stem with a ten-leaflet leaf and a green and white striped hooded flower. The plant's spadix extends like a long thread from the pitcher.
Arisaema saxatile
Arisaema saxatile is a plant native to China, emerging in late May with two leaves of 5-7 leaflets. It features a small white pitcher flower with a lemony scent and is a reliable garden performer, offsetting and flowering each season.
Arisaema heterophyllum 'Baguo'
Arisaema heterophyllum 'Baguo' is a plant native to Mt. Omei, featuring a slender 3-foot tall stalk and a horseshoe-shaped leaf with up to 23 leaflets. It has a green helmeted pitcher with a long, whip-like tongue.
Arisaema dracontium 'Genes Giant'
Arisaema dracontium 'Genes Giant' is a giant strain of the green Jack-in-the-pulpit, reaching heights of 5 to 6 feet in ideal conditions. This plant goes dormant in midsummer and prefers average to slightly moist soils. Its impressive size and unique inflorescence make it a striking addition to shade gardens, offering a touch of the exotic with its towering presence.
Arisaema calcareum
Arisaema calcareum, discovered in 1983, is a plant native to the Jinshajiang River area in Yunnan Province, Southern China. It features glossy green tripartite leaves with a central silver pattern and a small purple flower that blooms in May. This plant thrives in light shade and is a unique addition to gardens with its distinctive foliage and flower.
Arisaema serratum 'Silver Center'
Arisaema serratum 'Silver Center' is a striking plant with a 3-foot high purple patterned petiole and two dark green leaves, each with a silver streak. Its narrow pitcher is streaked purple and white, adding a unique touch to any garden.
Arisaema kiushianum
Arisaema kiushianum is an easy-to-grow plant that multiplies well, featuring a solitary leaf with 7-13 leaflets on a 15-inch tall green petiole. The plant produces an 8-inch tall flower stalk in late April, with a dark purple-and-white striped pitcher and a long, whip-like tongue. Its unique appearance makes it a standout in gardens.
Arisaema ehimense
Arisaema ehimense is a newly discovered species from Ehime Prefecture, Japan, with characteristics between A. serratum and A. tosaense. It features 4-foot tall stems with horseshoe-type leaflets and a 5-inch tall green pitcher with a dark club-like spadix, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Arisaema lobatum
Arisaema lobatum is a unique plant with a reptile-patterned petiole and a flower stalk in shades of olive-green with pinkish veining. The spadix is tipped in dull salmon, and the plant thrives in soils that remain dry during its dormant period.
Arisaema exappendiculatum
Arisaema exappendiculatum is a unique plant originating from Nepal and Tibet, known for its lack of a male appendage. It features whorled umbrella foliage and flowers in May with a nearly closed erect spathe. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for rain gardens and shaded areas.