Arisaema Species, Sikkim Cobra Lily
Arisaemautile

Synonym:Arisaema utile var. meeboldii

Synonym:Arisaema verrucosum var. utile

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
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