Cobra lily or Jack in the Pulpit from Japan with exotic striped flowers in mid-spring but the bold and glossy foliage steals the show. Forming large patches in rich, WELL DRAINED soil with regular summer irrigation. Shade- protect the amazing leaves from blasting sun. They will stand prominently up to 2′ tall- triple lobed, glossy and good looking. One of the more reliable of the genus. Mix with other bold shade perennials. Mulch with compost annually. Disappears entirely in winter. A Xera favorite perennial.
Arisaema ringens
Family: Araceae Genus: Arisaema
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Mesic, Oregon Coast
Sun exposure: Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn5b -10º to -15ºF
Foliage color: Mid Green
Foliage season: Winter Deciduous