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Arisaema dracontium

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to wet, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Arisaema dracontium (dragon root) bears showy and greyish green blooms during mid spring. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is upright and has greyish green foliage that is glossy and bold textured. The fruit produced by Arisaema dracontium (dragon root) is showy and bright red.
Typical Uses Border, naturalization, pond, waterfront and wild flower.
Cautions When planning to use Arisaema dracontium (dragon root), it is important to note that it is poisonous or toxic to children and pets.