Arisaema ringens, commonly known as the Japanese Cobra Lily, is a striking and architectural woodland plant prized for its bold foliage and exotic-looking flowers. The glossy, trifoliate leaves form a lush, tropical-looking clump, often up to 12–18 inches tall. The dramatic, hooded inflorescence (spathe) appears in early to mid-spring and resembles a rearing cobra—hence its name—with deep purple to chocolate brown coloring striped with green or white. A must-have for any shade garden or collector of unusual perennials.
Native Range:
Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of Taiwan, Arisaema ringens thrives in woodland settings where it grows in rich, moist soils under the canopy of deciduous trees.
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 5–9. Hardy and long-lived when planted in appropriate conditions. Mulch well in colder climates to protect tubers in winter. water deep. Mulch annually to preserve moisture and add nutrients. Dormant in late summer to fall.
Deer-resistant and generally pest-free. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers. Arisaema ringens pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials. These are several year old seedlings, so maybe a few years from blooming yet, but great size for easily planting into a shady rock garden.
An unusual, conversation-starting addition to any shade garden.
Arisaema ringens, commonly known as the Japanese Cobra Lily, is a striking and architectural woodland plant prized for its bold foliage and exotic-looking flowers. The glossy, trifoliate leaves form a lush, tropical-looking clump, often up to 12–18 inches tall. The dramatic, hooded inflorescence (spathe) appears in early to mid-spring and resembles a rearing cobra—hence its name—with deep purple to chocolate brown coloring striped with green or white. A must-have for any shade garden or collector of unusual perennials.
Native Range:
Native to Japan, Korea, and parts of Taiwan, Arisaema ringens thrives in woodland settings where it grows in rich, moist soils under the canopy of deciduous trees.
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 5–9. Hardy and long-lived when planted in appropriate conditions. Mulch well in colder climates to protect tubers in winter. water deep. Mulch annually to preserve moisture and add nutrients. Dormant in late summer to fall.
Deer-resistant and generally pest-free. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or containers. Arisaema ringens pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving perennials. These are several year old seedlings, so maybe a few years from blooming yet, but great size for easily planting into a shady rock garden.
An unusual, conversation-starting addition to any shade garden.
