Arisarum
‘Black Hood’
- A herbaceous perennial producing unusual blackish-purple, striped, hooded spathes from winter through to early spring.
- Attractive foliage of heart-shaped leaves spotted with silver forms a lush ground cover.
- Neat, dense foliage.
Botanical name Arisarum vulgare Black Hood
Height 20cm
Spread
Full sun/part shade
Botanical name Arisarum vulgare Black Hood
Plant uses
- Ornamental ground cover for partly shaded areas.
- Suitable for containers, small or narrow spaces and rocky crevices.
Cultural care
Grows well in most soil types which are moist but well draining. Give some protection from strong afternoon sun during summer. No pruning required. Foliage will die down for summer only to re-appear with fresh new growth in autumn. Apply a slow release fertiliser during early spring.
