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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, almost all of the Asian species require excellent soil drainage. |
Arisaema ringens (Japanese Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: 5-9a 24" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea alternate image
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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 ringens 'Black Mamba' (Black Mamba Cobra Lily)
Light Shade to ShadeZone: 5-9a 20" tall Origin: China, Japan, Korea
Arisaema ringens 'Black Mamba' is a clone that we selected many years ago for having the most intensely black-purple stalk that we had seen with this species. This is only the second time that we have had enough to share. Just as with the species, A. 'Black Mamba' emerges early in the season...March in NC. The near-black stems emerge with the leaves tucked in behind the cobra head-shaped inflorescence. Just as the leaves unfurl, the sinister flower head is presented for all to see. This fast multiplying clone makes a 2' wide clump...best in fertile but well-drained garden soils. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05646
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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 returning and flowering each season. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02833
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Arisaema taiwanense (Taiwan Cobra Lily)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6b-9a, possibly hardier 30" tall Origin: Taiwan alternate image
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If you haven't grown A. taiwanense, you haven't lived! This stunning cobra lily emerges in spring as a thick, 30" tall, snakeskin-colored stalk of light green with dark black blotches. Atop the stem sits a perfectly radial leaf, with 1' long leaflets, emerging like spokes on a wheel, each ending as a drooping thread. The flower emerges from the ground to form a giant grim reaper-like black-purple hood with a long threadlike tongue emerging from the front...bizarrely wonderful. (Original collections from Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones (#BSWJ1879) in Taiwan.) Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02802
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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
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 Cobra Lily)
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 SC, and visitors to our garden have continued this tradition. Discovered by native plant guru Bob McCartney on one of his many jaunts through FL, 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 that 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 VA. 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 that 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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