Arisaema dracontium
Arisaema dracontium has a green spathe and a dramatic, curling, green to yellow to orange, tongue-like spadix appendage.
Description:
Arisaema dracontium is the rare second species of jack-in-the-pulpit native to eastern North America. Its better known relative is A. triphyllum. However, these two species are not closely related, each having closer kin in Asia. A. dracontium is a member of section Tortuosum and resembles A. tortuosum with a tall green stem to three feet holding 7-13 leaflets. The inflorescence is usually held below the leaf. The spathe is green and gives rise to a dramatic, curling, green to yellow to orange, tongue-like spadix appendage in mid season. Orange-red fruit follows in summer and fall. Needs rich well-drained soil in shade. Occurs in southern Ontario south into the US.
Common Name: Green Dragon - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Araceae (The Arum Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Green
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rich, moist deciduous woods, shady seeps, wooded areas near springs and vernal pools.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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