Synonyms
Arisaema curvatum
Arisaema helleborifolium
Bulbs
A tuberous perennial to 1.5m with two or three long-stalked leaves each divided into 5 to 17 narrow leaflets 15-20cm long. The flowers, carried above the leaves in late spring or early summer consist of hooded green spathes each with a very long, narrow, curved, purple or green spadix, outside of the spathe if if searching. As the leaves die down, the pollinated flower develops into a bright orange head of berries
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres