Overview

Arisaema flavum subsp. abbreviatum is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Arisaema, part of the Araceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arisaema flavum subsp. abbreviatum 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 flavum is a species of flowering plant widespread across north-eastern Africa and southern Asia. It is native to Ethiopia, Somalia, the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Assam, Himalayas, Tibet, Yunnan, and Sichuan.

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 flavum subsp. abbreviatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arisaema flavum subsp. abbreviatum

Propagation

Seed, Offsets

Pest resistance

Slugs, Vine weevil

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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