Arisaema ringens Black Mamba Yellow/Gold Foliage Plants 3' wide clump is topped

3' wide clump is topped in early summer with 2' spikes of medium lavender flowers

This little-known Kevin Vaughn introduction (H

sometimes from both

pycnophylla) is one of those fabulous hostas that slipped through the proverbial cracks

Arisaema ringens Black Mamba Yellow/Gold Foliage Plants 3' wide clump is toppedArisaema ringens 'Black Mamba' is a clone that we selected many years ago for having the most intensely black purple stalk that we had seen with this species. This is only the second time that we have had enough to share. Just as with the species, A. 'Black Mamba' emerges early in the season March in NC. The near black stems emerge with the leaves tucked in behind the cobra head shaped inflorescence. Just as the leaves unfurl, the sinister flower head