Pinellia tripartita
green dragon
A vigorous tuberous perennial, up to around 40cm high, with oval-shaped green leaves with wavy edges, arranged in groups of three on upright stalks. Solitary narrow green spathes, surrounding a pale green spadix with a long protruding 'tail', are borne above the foliage from late spring to mid summer, and followed by small green berries
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of around 17 plants more commonly known as 'Green Dragons' due to their green, hooded spathe and long spadix. The green foliage varies in shape
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in light or dappled shade in a well-drained, humus rich soil that doesn't dry out too much in summer. Ideal for woodland planting
Propagation
Propagate by seed; will self-seed in place
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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