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Himalayan Cobra Lily

Arisaema consanguineum

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Overview

Arisaema consanguineum, or the Himalayan Cobra Lily, is a striking perennial reaching 1-3 feet in height. It boasts a distinctive, hood-like spathe, resembling a cobra's head, which ensconces a spadix 'tongue.' Preferring partial shade, it thrives in moist, well-draining soil. Its lance-shaped leaves, up to 2 feet long, elegantly radiate from a central point. Blooms in late spring/early summer, adding an exotic touch to woodland gardens. Suitable for USDA zones 6-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — which ensconces a spadix 'tongue.' Preferring partial shade
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Its lance-shaped leaves, up to 2 feet long, elegantly radiate from a central pointHimalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — resembling a cobra's headHimalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Arisaema consanguineum, or the Himalayan Cobra Lily, is a striking perennial reaching 1-3 feet in heightHimalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Suitable for USDA zones 6-9Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Blooms in late spring/early summer, adding an exotic touch to woodland gardensHimalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — scientifically known as Arisaema consanguineum+10

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araceae
Climate
Temperate

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Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — which ensconces a spadix 'tongue.' Preferring partial shade
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Its lance-shaped leaves, up to 2 feet long, elegantly radiate from a central point
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — resembling a cobra's head
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Arisaema consanguineum, or the Himalayan Cobra Lily, is a striking perennial reaching 1-3 feet in height
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Suitable for USDA zones 6-9
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Blooms in late spring/early summer, adding an exotic touch to woodland gardens
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — scientifically known as Arisaema consanguineum
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — Standing at an average height of 18 to 24 inches
Himalayan Cobra Lily (Arisaema consanguineum) — is a striking perennial that makes a bold statement in any garden with its distinctive
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
Arisaema consanguineum
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