Lysichiton americanus, Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern Size:0.75 qt mature size: 10 ft T

mature size: 10 ft T x 8 ft W in 10 yrs

'Wayside' is an evergreen spreader with fine-textured small dark green leaves

but is also one of the best plants for weed suppression

'Catalina' is a vigorous orange-red bloomer from California's Channel Islands

fresh green mounds

Lysichiton americanus, Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern Size:0.75 qt mature size: 10 ft TSaddled with a name that scares people away, Skunk Cabbage, in fact, has much to offer: a glowing lemon yellow spathe and spadix and glossy bright green leaves 3 ft long and wide. With ornamental uses not fully appreciated, it has been underused in the bog garden. Swamp Lantern, another common name, conjures up a more pleasant and more apt image. It would be a wonderful companion to Sarracenias, Rodgersia, Ligularia, Farfugium, ferns, Podophyllum,