| Common Name | Asian Skunk Cabbage |
|---|---|
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Lysichiton |
| species | camtschatcensis |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | -- |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | -- |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Wonderful leaf markings. |
| Landscape Value | Bog soil, container or near a pond. |
| Most Active Growing Season | -- |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 24" / 12" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average |
| Water (Garden) | Keep moist or wet. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | An elegant and interesting plant. |
Lysichiton ‘Crocodile Tears’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This interesting plant has large oval leaves with attractive burgundy mottling. The flowers in spring are large, white, and unscented (yes, unscented). The plants are compact enough for drain-less containers. Use it as a water or bog plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 24″ / 12″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Never allow to dry out. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 5.4 – 6.4 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |





















