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Botanic Name: Lysichiton americanum
Common Name: Skunk Cabbage
Size: 3'h x 3'w
Sun: shade-part shade
H20: wet
Description:
A spectacular plant for a pot, bog garden or the edge of a stream or pond. Skunk Cabbage's flower is one large yellow petal, appearing before the foliage in early spring on a lng stalk. Foliage emerges soon after, each broad, bright green leaf reaching several feet long. A native of boggy soil, often growing submerged, it does well in soil that never dries out completely.

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