Arisaema Species, Cobra Lily, Jacquemont's Cobra Lily
Arisaemajacquemontii

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Arisaema (air-uh-SEE-muh)
Species: jacquemontii ( jak-MON-tee-eye)

Synonym:Arisaema cornutum

Synonym:Arisaema exile

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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