Overview
Arisaema amurense is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.3 metres tall. Arisaema amurense grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Arisaema amurense, the tian nan xing, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the southern Russian Far East, the Korean Peninsula, and eastern China. A highly variable perennial reaching 30 cm (12 in), it is found in a variety of forested habitats, typically by streams, at elevations from 50 to 200 m (160 to 660 ft) above sea level. Its tubers are collected in the wild and used in traditional Chinese medicine. Grow it in partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It tolerates acid and neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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About the genus
Arisaema is a large and diverse genus of the flowering plant family Araceae. The largest concentration of species is in China and Japan, with other species native to other parts of southern Asia as well as eastern and central Africa, Mexico and eastern North America. Asiatic species are often called cobra lilies, while western species are often called jack-in-the-pulpit; both names refer to the distinctive appearance of the flower, which consists of an erect central spadix rising from a spathe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arisaema
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Arisaema amurense size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.3 metres
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arisaema amurense
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arisaema amurense?
Arisaema amurense prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Arisaema amurense need?
Arisaema amurense grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Arisaema amurense grow?
Arisaema amurense reaches a height of 0.3 metres.
Is Arisaema amurense hardy in the UK?
Arisaema amurense has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Arisaema amurense?
Seed, Offsets.
