Bulbs, Perennials > Arisaema > Arisaema candidissimum > Arisaema candidissimum
Arisaema candidissimum
Striped Cobra Lily, Chinese Jack-in-the-Pulpit
| Family |
| Araceae |
| Genus |
| Arisaema |
| Species |
| candidissimum |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4b-9b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Height |
| 30-90 cm |
| Spread |
| 15-22 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A tuberous perennial with large hooded spathes. |
| Landscape |
| Underplanting of roses and shrubs. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in a sheltered, shady location in soil that is moist but free-draining. It is best to plant them deep, 45 cm, as this will protect tubers through cold temperatures. Thick layers of mulch are advisable and during dry periods, especially in North America, watering may be required. Plants may be late to appear so be cautious and note locations when working in the garden in the spring. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Leaves made up of three ovate leaflets. White, hooded spathes with a green tube. |
| Pests |
| Disease free. |
| Habitat |
| Loam, chalk and sand. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are about 30 cm tall when fully grown, with three lobes. |
| Propagation |
| By seed. |
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