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 Earmark this plant   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 If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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