Gettysburg Gardens - Arisarum proboscideum

Arisarum proboscideum is a small tuberous-rooted woodland perennial in the Arum family. It is native to shady woodlands in Spain and Italy. It is closely related to the jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) which is native to eastern North America. Arrowhead-shaped green leaves (to 6" long) on long petioles rise directly from the ground to form a low-spreading carpet. Maroon and white flowers with unusual tail-like tips appear in spring, but are usually hidden by the much taller leaves. The flowers (spadix) are enclosed within a hooded dark purplish brown spathe (to 2" long) that tapers into a 6-inch long tail. Pot Size: 3" x 3" x 5"