Arisaema utile

Cobra Lily

Size

Large bulbs

Availability: Sold Out

£8.99

Description

Arisaema utile is one of the hardiest of the Arisaemas and is widespread across the Himalayas. It has a broad cobra-shaped hooded spathe similar to Arisaema griffithii to which it is closely related and a long whip-like appendage to the spadix. The spathe is mottled brownish maroon and green with greenish-white stripes on the spathe tube. The foliage is large, glossy and veined and has three leaflets. Often two entire leaves are present at the same time.

Highly recommended. Limited quantities only.

Additional Information

Order	Alismatales
Family	Araceae
Sub-Family	Aroideae
Synonyms	Arisaema utile var. meeboldii, Arisaema verrucosum var. utile
Geographical Origin	Northern India, Sikkim, Tibet, Yunnan, Bhutan, Kashmir, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Cultivation	Well-drained yet moist humus rich soil. Dappled shade
Eventual Height	40cm
Eventual Spread	30cm
Hardiness	Hardy in most parts of the UK. Must have a well-drained substrate. A thick winter mulch is recommended