Lysichiton camtschatcensis

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A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with fragrant, pure white, arum-like flowers 30cm in height in early spring, followed by broad oval leaves to 90cm in length

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H7

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Araceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eatenskin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: harmful if eatenskin/eye irritant - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Lysichiton are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with large, lance-shaped leaves developing after the ovate white or yellow flower spathes surrounding the club-like, yellow or green flowering spadix
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
NE Asia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich soil at pool margins, in full sun or partial shade. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in wet soil in spring or summer or by offsets taken in summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free