cobra lily
Arisaema tortuosum
USDA zones7 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moist soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Green
Notes
Cobra lily (Arisaema tortuosum) is a perennial for woodland gardens and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun and moist soil. It grows 48 to 72 inches tall and bears green blooms in early to late spring. In colder climates, you can grow it in pots and keep it just above freezing in winter.
Pairs well with Crimson Queen Japanese maple, Sedge, and Snake's head.