White Skunk Cabbage. A marginal aquatic with rosettes of glossy green leaves and green flower spike surrounded by a white spathe in early spring. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Lysichiton camtschatcensis
A marginal aquatic with rosettes of glossy green leaves and green flower spike surrounded by a white spathe in early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Lysichiton |
|---|---|
| Species | camtschatcensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White Skunk Cabbage |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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