Sauromatum venosum, Typhonium venosum
VOODOO LILY
SKU: 1713-005
Voodoo Lily is a species of plant in the arum family native to Asia and Africa, where it grows in forests and riparian meadows. It is grown as an ornamental plant. Its common names include voodoo lily and monarch of the East.
This species grows from a corm, producing an inflorescence covered in large purple spots and a purple spadix. The mature flowers emit an odor compared to rotting meat. The odor is attractive to insects such as flies, which pollinate the plant. Like some other aroids it is a thermogenic plant, generating its own heat.
After flowering, a single stem and leaf is produced. This is a readily cultivated plant, and popular as an ornamental.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10
Height: 24-48", 60-120cm
Location: Part sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 5
Voodoo Lily is a species of plant in the arum family native to Asia and Africa, where it grows in forests and riparian meadows. It is grown as an ornamental plant. Its common names include voodoo lily and monarch of the East.
This species grows from a corm, producing an inflorescence covered in large purple spots and a purple spadix. The mature flowers emit an odor compared to rotting meat. The odor is attractive to insects such as flies, which pollinate the plant. Like some other aroids it is a thermogenic plant, generating its own heat.
After flowering, a single stem and leaf is produced. This is a readily cultivated plant, and popular as an ornamental.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10
Height: 24-48", 60-120cm
Location: Part sun or shade
Seeds per packet: 5
