Lysichiton americanus, Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern Size:0.75 qt brushed with burgundy

brushed with burgundy

While somewhat short-lived

and wonderfully prolific in a water feature

These plants are very long-lived in temperate climates

Lysichiton americanus, Skunk Cabbage or Swamp Lantern Size:0.75 qt brushed with burgundySaddled 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,