Plants in genus pinellia
Pinellia cordata
Pinellia cordata is a unique plant found along moist woodland stream sides, featuring shiny black stems and dark green, arrowhead-shaped leaves with a velvety sheen. It produces a miniature Jack-in-the-pulpit-like flower in late summer and is not as weedy as other Pinellia species.
Pinellia pedatisecta
Pinellia pedatisecta is an unusual aroid with green spathes and long, 8-inch tails. Its foliage resembles that of arisaema, giving it a tropical appearance. This plant can reseed if old flower stalks are not removed, making it a unique addition to gardens that appreciate self-sowing species.
Pinellia tripartita
Pinellia tripartita is an Asian aroid with distinctive tripartite leaves, resembling the Jack-in-the-pulpit. It features arisaema-like flowers with a medium green spathe and spadix, and a 10-inch long tongue. This plant is easy to grow in woodland gardens and is native to Japan, the Korean peninsula, and eastern China.
Pinellia tripartita 'Dragon Tails'
Pinellia tripartita 'Dragon Tails' is a collector's edition plant from Japan with variegated creamy yellow leaves and an unstable variegation pattern. It produces pitcher-like flowers all summer and thrives in moist woodland soils, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Pinellia tripartita 'Silver Dragon'
Pinellia tripartita 'Silver Dragon' is a Japanese selection known for its glossy green tripartite leaves with silver flecks. The plant forms a 1-foot tall and wide clump and produces 15-inch tall flowers resembling Jack-in-the-pulpit. These flowers drop seeds near the base, allowing the plant to spread naturally.
Pinellia peltata
Pinellia peltata is a plant native to eastern China, known for its glossy, peltate green leaves and lime-green spathe and spadix inflorescences. It is summer dormant in hot, dry climates and forms stolons with new bulbs at the tips.
Pinellia 'Polly Spout'
Pinellia 'Polly Spout' is a hybrid plant known for its self-sterile nature and unique spathe and spadix flowers. It grows on 2-foot tall upright stalks with five-leaflet foliage, flowering from early April through September. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade and adds a tropical look to gardens.
Pinellia tripartita 'Free Tibet'
Pinellia tripartita 'Free Tibet' is a plant developed by Bob Lauf and Dr. Janice Zale, featuring yellow and green variegated foliage. It produces 18-inch tall flower spikes with maroon spathe interiors, adding a touch of color to gardens. This plant is suitable for cottage gardens and rain gardens, where its unique foliage and flowers can be appreciated. Pinellia tripartita 'Free Tibet' is a versatile choice for gardeners seeking something different.