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western skunk cabbage

western skunk cabbage

Lysichiton americanus

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 7a – Zone 10b

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A striking wetland perennial with large, paddle-shaped leaves and a distinctive yellow spathe surrounding a dark spadix that appears in early spring. It thrives in wet, marshy conditions and is native to the Pacific Northwest.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1.5–3β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Araceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with