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Arisaema Species, Sikkim Cobra Lily

Arisaemautile

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Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Arisaema (air-uh-SEE-muh)
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Species
utile (YOO-tih-lee)
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Synonym
Arisaema utile var. meeboldii
Arisaema verrucosum var. utile
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Seattle, Washington

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