Lysichiton americanus (Skunk Cabbage, Lysichiton)
Type
Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form
Spreading ground hugging
Size
Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours
Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care
Medium - high
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Growth
Medium Growing Plant
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Lysichiton americanus cultivation notes:
The skunk cabbage requires its feet in water, so plant in a soil that is both fertile and moist. Bog Arum is well suited to planting on the edge of a pond or stream, either in full or part sun. Remove untidy dead flowers in late spring and mulch every autumn. Be prepared for a distinctive cabbage like scent when if flower!
Plant Strengths:
Scented blossom; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses:
Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.
Design & Plant Use for Lysichiton americanus:
Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
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