Plants in genus arisaema
Arisaema concinnum
Arisaema concinnum, commonly known as the Himalayan Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a striking perennial plant. It features tall green stems that can reach up to 3 feet, each supporting a single leaf divided into multiple leaflets. The plant is notable for its unique dark purple-and-white striped flowers, which resemble a pitcher with an extended tip. Over time, it forms clumps through its stoloniferous growth habit, making it a captivating addition to shaded gardens.
Arisaema consanguineum 'Long Drip Tip Form'
Arisaema consanguineum 'Long Drip Tip Form' is a special form of the Chinese cobra lily, featuring a radial leaf that ends in a long thread, or drip tip. The green pitchers also end in a long thread, adding a unique touch to this shade-loving perennial.
Arisaema consanguineum 'A1c 134'
Arisaema consanguineum 'A1c 134', known as the Himalayan cobra lily, is a striking plant collected from the Yulong Shan mountain range in China. It features 30-inch stems topped with a radial leaf and green and white striped pitchers. This plant emerges in mid to late June and is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Arisaema negishii
Arisaema negishii is a robust grower reaching over 2 feet tall, with two large leaves and a pitcher with a light green hood. It features a 6-inch long purple whip and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Arisaema lichiangense
Arisaema lichiangense is a rare Jack-in-the-pulpit species native to high elevations in Sichuan and Yunnan, China. It features trifoliate leaves with a blue-green cast and flower spikes with a green pulpit and purple striping.
Arisaema ternatipartitum
Arisaema ternatipartitum is a small, stoloniferous Japanese native cobra lily with a purple stalk and hooded flower. It features two glossy three-lobed leaves and forms colonies in woodland gardens. This plant is ideal for adding a touch of the exotic to shaded garden areas.
Arisaema franchetianum
Arisaema franchetianum, commonly known as the Chinese cobra lily, is a unique perennial native to China. It features a striking pitcher-like structure with dark purple and white stripes, and a narrow black tongue that emerges from the pitcher. The plant's leaves are divided into three large lobes, adding to its distinctive appearance. This perennial is well-suited for part sun to light shade and thrives in well-drained soil. It is deer-resistant and can be a captivating addition to shade gardens or rain gardens. The cobra lily's unusual form and coloration make it a standout plant for those interested in exotic and unusual garden specimens.
Arisaema candidissimum
Arisaema candidissimum, originating from western China, is a tuberous plant known for its late spring or early summer emergence. It features an inflorescence with a thin spadix and a hood-like spathe, often white with pinkish or greenish stripes. This plant grows in oak forests and shrubby valleys at high altitudes and prefers a warm, sunny location. It is hardy to -20°F and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Arisaema tashiroi
Arisaema tashiroi, one of the tallest Japanese cobra lilies, features a striking purple and green snake-skin patterned stem reaching up to 30 inches. At the top, it bears leaves and an erect pitcher with a green spathe that curls upwards. This plant is native to Japan and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a unique addition to shaded gardens. Its unusual appearance and growth habit make it a fascinating plant for collectors.
Arisaema ciliatum
Arisaema ciliatum is a plant from Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces in China, known for its narrow leaflets and glossy spathe hood. The flower is typically purple-brown to maroon, with a greenish spadix.
Arisaema lobatum 'Silver Speckled Leaves'
Arisaema lobatum 'Silver Speckled Leaves' is a unique plant with a 3-lobed ruffled leaf edged in salmon color and a petiole with reptile-like patterning. Its bronze-colored spathe is striped in cream, and the spadix color varies from cream to speckled bronze. This plant requires a well-drained site and is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Arisaema intermedium
Arisaema intermedium, commonly known as the Himalayan Jack-in-the-pulpit, is a unique plant that grows in lightly forested slopes at high elevations. It features a quilted green trifoliate leaf and a green spathe occasionally flushed with purple. The spathe and spadix have long tongues, adding to its distinctive appearance. This plant prefers cooler night temperatures, good drainage, and moderately moist soils, making it well-suited for woodland gardens. Its unusual form and adaptability to high-altitude conditions make it a fascinating addition to any plant collection.
Arisaema bockii
Arisaema bockii is an elegant plant with green and white striped pitchers and a unique greenish and purple-speckled sex organ. It emerges in early spring with 5-7 leaflet leaves from a central stem. Native to high elevations in Hubei Province, China, this species is often confused with Arisaema sazensoo and is known for its solitary nature and rare offsetting.