Arisaema   (Jack-in-the Pulpits) are a delightful addition to any shade garden. We carry several Asian varieties from China and Japan. The unusual flowers consist of a spathe (hooded tube) that surrounds a spadix (which can take many forms) and come in a variety of colors. The foliage is usually very tropical appearing and the plant grows from a corm or tuber. Grow Arisaemas in a moist but well-draining soil that is slightly acidic and rich in humus. They prefer a shaded site and protection from late spring frosts. Flowers usually appear in spring or early summer. Plant the corms about 4-5" deep. Removal of the spent flowers will increase the vigor. Protect from slugs and mulch in the winter. If grown in pots overwatering is the greatest danger. Most Arisaemas are hardy from zones 5-9.

**A. album [Zone 7-9] One of the smaller varieties of Arisaema from Northeastern India and quite unusual. Green trifoliate leaves create a clump that gets about 1’ tall. The flower comes in June with a brush-like spadix. The name “album” comes from the white patch at the back of the green spathe where the hood folds down   $18.00

**A. barnesii [Zone 7-9] found in the mountain rainforests of S. India and Sri Lanka...small to medium sized Arisaema and reaches about 12-14” tall. It has one leaf that is divided into 5-9 leaflets. The spathe, which is held below the foliage, is dark maroon or green with white stripes. Should receive some protection in severe winters   $15.00

A. concinnum [Zone 7-9] One of the prettiest in the genus and has a single radiate leaf which carries 7-11 leaflets. The spathe is pure green or dark purple with 5 broad vertical white stripes. Found growing in humusy soil on temperate forest floors and will do well in woodland gardens. Flowers in May and June   $10.00

A. costatum [Zone 7-9] Native to central and eastern Nepal and has a leaf divided into 3 leaflets…gets its name from the exaggerated ribs on the undersides of the leaflets. The spathe is dark purple with white stripes. Flowers in early June   $14.00

A. ehimense [Zone 6-9] Recently found on the island of Shikoku, Japan and can reach 5 feet tall. The spadix is purple and contrasts nicely with the green spathe. Attractive foliage and blooms in May and June. Rare but easy to grow   $25.00

A. galeatum [Zone 7-9] This one is called the “Helmeted” cobra-lily because of the way the spathe recurves and gives a helmet-like shape to the flower. The spathe is light green with vertical white lines and is held below the foliage that is a 3-segmented leaf. In nature A. galeatum grows in deep shade and blooms in late May   $10.00

A. griffithii [Zone 5-9] This one blooms in April or May with a large green and purple spathe that resembles a cobra’s hood and has large erect leaves. The spathe is wide and twisted   $12.00

A. griffithii var Pradhanii [Zone 5-9] A selected clone of A. griffithii and probably the best form of this particular “cobra lily” with a stunning, huge spathe that has a bizarre shape and is extremely wide. Great color contrast   $18.00

A. iyoanum [Zone 6-9] Very rare species from the mountains of Shikoku, Japan. Flower is quite unusual…its long swooping hood is held above one much divided leaf. Needs sharp drainage and partial shade   $20.00

**A. iyoanum subsp nakaianum [Zone 6-9] Rare...native to Shikoku Island and rarely offered for sale. The swooping purple striped spathe is dramatically rolled at the edges, and is held above the one divided leaf   $30.00

A. kishidae ‘Jack Frost’ [Zone 5-9] Little-known but easy-to-grow Japanese species…this one has been specially selected and tissue-cultured. The spadix is brownish-purple with a rigid hood that drapes over the front and you can barely see the spadix. Leaves are divided into 7 or 9 leaflets and have a silver pattern that is really quite showy   $15.00

A. kiushianum [Zone 5-9] Asian species from Japan and China that has a single leaf divided into 7-13 leaflets…the flower which has a long tail-like spadix is a nice dark purple and held quite close to the ground   $14.00

**A. maximowiczii [Zone 5-9] Elegant Japanese species from the mountains of Kyushu. Tall stem bear 1 leaf with about 10 leaflets. The flowers are striped green or purple with white inside and a threadlike extension on the spathe. Mid season   $18.00

**A. nepenthoides [Zone 6-9] Found in the Himalayas and can grow to be quite tall. A. kiushianum The striped and spotted spathe is wide and pitcher-like making it one of the loveliest Arisaemas. The leathery umbrella-like foliage is dark green with various markings of red and brown. The stem is prominently mottled and looks similar to snakeskin. Blooms in April and May   $12.00

**A. propinquum [Zone 6-9] Blooms in the middle of summer with a large, extremely wide, green and purple spathe that resembles a cobra’s hood. Plant has one or two shiny leaves divided into 3 leaflets. Excellent in a woodland garden setting and is sure to draw attention when in bloom   $20.00

A. ringens [Zone 5-9] A common Asian species with trifoliate leaves that are gray-green and glossy under which a green and purple striped spathe that is "hooded" and blunt-tipped is tucked. Long-lived garden plant that is easy and well-worth growing for the wonderful foliage and dramatic flower $12.50

A. serratum [Zone 5-9] A vigorous Asian species from Japan that can reach 3’ tall… flowers are green and purplish-brown striped and are held above two leaves that are divided into many leaflets. The spathe is hooded   $11.00

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A. sikokianum [Zone 5-9] One of the most dramatic and stunning Arisaemas…once one has seen this flower it becomes a “must have” situation. Not only is it beautiful but also fairly hardy and easy to grow. A pure white spadix that is thick and shaped sort of like a golf tee is displayed against an erect purple and white-striped spathe that flares and climaxes with a long-pointed tip. Two dark green leaves are divided into five parts. Blooms early to mid spring $16.00

A. sikokianum—Patterned leaf [Zone 5-9] We are offering a rare form of our most popular arisaema for the first time…not only can you have the dramatic flower but this form has green leaves splashed with silver that holds all season and will add great interest long after the flower is gone   $20.00

A. speciosum [Zone 6-9] Native to the Himalayas and best attempted in mild climates as does not do well in too much heat. The dark reddish to purple striped spathe is very attractive and held under one leaf divided into 3 segments. Needs sharp drainage but also moisture so a little tricky to find the right spot   $10.00

A. urashima [Zone 5-9] This arisaema has one tall leaf divided into 11-15 leaflets…purple spathe with a hood that hangs down in front of it with a “whip” that can reach 18” long. Originates from Japan   $14.00

**A. utile [Zone 5-9] One of the prettier in the genus and has a single trifoliate leaf that is green with maroon veining. The spathe is cobra-like with a maroon hood that has white stripes and is held below the leaf. Found growing in humusy soil on temperate forest floors and will do excellent in a woodland garden setting. Flowers in May and June   $12.00

Astilboides

Astilboides tabularis [to 36"] A very interesting perennial with large round leaves that reach 18" in diameter and are held like an umbrella on their stems. Blooms midsummer with a cluster of white flowers. Likes moist but well-drained soil in part shade   $6.00

Brunnera    Brunnera form large neat clumps of heart-shaped leaves that grow even larger after flowering. The blue flowers form clusters and are held on thick branched stems above the foliage and resemble Forget-Me-Nots. They bloom from late spring into summer and prefer a moist shady location...perfect for the woodland garden. Zone 3-9.

B. macrophylla 'Jack Frost' PPAF [12-15"] A dramatic new introduction from Walters Gardens of Zeeland, Michigan of a B. 'Langtrees' sport. Leaves have a wonderful silver overlay with light green veins that resemble cracked porcelain. The stunning clump is topped with typical Brunnera flowers of blue and will stand out no matter what location you choose in the garden. We find the plant grows well in medium shade but does seem to grow much better if given quite a bit of sun and will let you know if its moisture requirements are not being met $10.00

**B. macrophylla ‘Mr. Morse’ PPAF [12-15”] Similar to B. ‘Jack Frost’ in habit and appearance but ‘Mr Morse’ has white flowers instead of blue...would look great planted with ‘Jack Frost’   $12.50

B. macrophylla Looking Glass PPAF [12-15"]A stunning new sport of B. ‘Jack Frost’ with large heart-shaped silver leaves. The leaves do not show the green veins its parent does and tend to cup downward slightly. The clump really glows from afar and has received tremendous comment and desire from visitors. We have been very impressed with the vigor of this plant…it will make a grand specimen in one season. Blooms with the tiny masses of blue “forget-me-not” type flowers typical of all Brunnera   $10.00

B. macrophylla 'Silver Wings' PP#13706 PPAF [15-18"] Our introduction of a sport of B. 'Langtrees' with large heart-shaped leaves that are covered with a wonderful silver overlay that gives the plant a "gray" appearance from a distance. A thin white margin frames the leaf and creates a "winged" effect. Tiny masses of blue flowers top the clump from early spring into summer. Makes a great specimen plant in any shade garden and has shown tremendous vigor. Prefers moist soil and a shady to semi-shady location-can take sun as long as adequate moisture $10.00

B. macrophylla 'Variegata' [12"] Green leaves are boldly variegated with a wide creamy-white border. Needs afternoon shade and good moisture...continues to be a fairly rare plant as demand always exceeds supply $12.00

Cimicifugas    Cimicifugas are beautiful plants for late summer blooming. The creamy-white to white bottlebrush-like flowers are fragrant and repel insects. After flowering attractive lime-green seed pods form and on 'Brunette' they are purple. Prefers a moist rich soil and resents drying out. Zone 4-9.

C. ramosa 'Brunette' [5-7'] The foliage is a dark purple contrasted by the creamy-white wands that appear in early fall...flowers are extremely fragrant. 'Brunette' makes it's best show in a sunny location (almost full sun in the Northwest) as the color is darkened dramatically but resents drying out so must be kept moist at all times $10.00

C. ramosa ‘James Compton’ [32”] Shorter than the other ramosas…same coloring and same wonderful fragrant flowers as ‘Brunette’ but at about half the height with the flowers only reaching 32”   $12.00

C. ramosa ‘Pink Spike’ [50”] The flower spikes on this beauty are a soft clear pink early on and change toward white as the flowering time progresses. They stand out against the dark purple foliage. As with the rest of the ramosas flowers appear in later summer and early fall   $12.50

C. simplex 'White Pearl' [36"] pure white, very fragrant flowers late $7.00

Darmera

Darmera peltata [30”] Spreading plant with large rounded leaves 18” across… flowers come before the foliage emerges and are clusters of lilac-rose blooms thick stems. Spreads by a creeping rhizome . Z 6-9   $6.00

Darmera peltata ‘Nana’ [15”] This dwarf form of the Umbrella Plant grows to about ½ the size of its robust growing parent. Also shows a little more hardiness as its good to Zone 4   $8.00