Arisaema consanguineum
Family: Araceae
It is a tall growing, tuberous perennial bearing just one umbrella-shaped leaf. In summer, a purple-brown hooded spathe with green and white stripes appears beneath it, followed by bright red berries in autumn. Native to the Himalayas, it’s frost hardy but will need protection in winter.
Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a rich medium.
Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024