Description
Eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is one of the first perennials to bloom each year, with mature plants sending up low, greenish yellow blooms surrounded by a maroon (sometimes speckled with yellow-green) hood in late winter to very early spring, even if there is still snow on the ground. The 2- to 3-foot-tall clumps of broad, green, hosta-like leaves appear later in spring and lasts into mid- to late summer, then withers away. In early fall, you may find large, lumpy black fruits on the ground where the flowers were earlier. Native to parts of north-central and northeastern North America (these seeds are from plants growing here in Bucks County, PA), this wetland species is very slow-growing but can live for decades once established. Partial to full shade; moist to wet soil. Perennial; Zones 4 to 7 or 8.
2021-collected seeds sold out. I hope to collect again in September 2022. The seeds have been stored in a moist paper towel at room temperature since collection.Each packet will contain at least 5 large seeds.
Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
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