herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 3b – Zone 9b
A distinctive native wildflower with a mottled purple-and-green spathe that emerges in late winter and generates heat to melt surrounding snow. The plant thrives in wet, shaded woodland areas and produces an unpleasant odor when crushed, hence its common name.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b
pH Range
47
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 7
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
