griffith's cobra lily
Arisaema griffithii
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Burgundy
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Griffith's cobra lily (Arisaema griffithii) is a perennial for low maintenance shade and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The deep burgundy spathe has a hood-like tip, and an 18 inch burgundy thread dangles from the spadix. The leaves are trifoliate with purple blotches. In colder climates, you can grow it in a pot and protect it in winter.
Pairs well with Lady fern, Wood sorrel, and Snake's head.