Farges'S Cobra Lily

Arisaema fargesii Araceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

China

Source of plant

Seneca Hill Perennials

Description

An imposing arisaema with immense, tropical looking tripartite leaves (single leaflets have measured over 50cm/20" long), and a large, dramatically flared inflorescence, deep maroon with stark white striping (inside and out). Very late to emerge: July, in Oswego.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6