Green Dragon (Arisaema dracontium)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Green Dragon
Arisaema dracontium

Green Dragon
Green Dragon
 
Features

Unusual flowers; a stalk of tiny flowers ('Jack') surrounded by a spathe (the 'pulpit'). In this species 'Jack' is much taller than his 'pulpit' Orange berries late in season.

 
 
Culture
Partial to full shade; moist, well drained soils to wet organic soils. 
 
Mature Height
1-4 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Green
 
 
Bloom Season
May - July
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes

This plant is found in woods and along stream banks.