Japanese cobra lily (Arisaema sikokianum) air-iss-EE-mah si-koe-kee-AY-num Genus:  Arisaema The outside of the spathe is the color of dark chocolate, and the inside, milk white and as smooth as marble. Its hood sweeps up to an arrogant point, exposing its sumptuous white lining and the thick blunt spadix, which is also milk white. This plant produces two leaves per tuber, one leaf with three lobes and one with five. Sometimes they are mottled with silver, which makes them very handsome, at least until the plant goes dormant in summer. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Easy to grow, and seedlings assure success. Care:  Provide part shade to full shade and moist soil. Propagation:  Most species produce offsets which can be removed in autumn. Problems:  Slugs and vine weevils. Rust, anthracnose, leaf blight and mosaic.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Foliage, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Purple, White Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials