Common Name | Asian Skunk Cabbage |
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Family | Araceae |
Genus | Lysichiton |
species | camtschatcensis |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | -- |
Foliage Color | -- |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | -- |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Wonderful leaf markings. |
Landscape Value | Bog soil, container or near a pond. |
Most Active Growing Season | -- |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 24" / 12" |
Soil (Garden) | Average |
Water (Garden) | Keep moist or wet. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | An elegant and interesting plant. |
Lysichiton ‘Crocodile Tears’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This interesting plant has large oval leaves with attractive burgundy mottling. The flowers in spring are large, white, and unscented (yes, unscented). The plants are compact enough for drain-less containers. Use it as a water or bog plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 24″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Never allow to dry out. |
EC | — |
pH | 5.4 – 6.4 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |