Lysichiton Americanus Skunk Cabbage Seeds - Flower Plant

Lysichiton americanus, commonly known as American Skunk Cabbage, is a unique native wetland perennial admired for its large tropical-looking leaves and striking yellow hooded flowers. The plant thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and naturalized water garden settings, producing bold foliage that creates dramatic landscape texture. Ideal for pond edges, bog gardens, woodland wetlands, and shaded moisture-rich areas.

Features

• Unique yellow hooded spring flowers
• Large lush tropical-style foliage
• Excellent wetland and bog garden plant
• Thrives in moist shaded environments
• Native perennial landscape variety
• Bold ornamental foliage texture
• Ideal for pondside naturalized planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lysichiton americanus
• Common Name (US): American Skunk Cabbage
• Seed Type / Variety: Wetland Flowering Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Rhizomatous perennial wetland plant
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-May or September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days with cold moist stratification recommended
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist to wet rich organic soil
• Watering Needs: High moisture requirement
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches apart