Skunk Cabbage Symplocarpus foetidus Bare Root Plant | Native Wetland Perennial

About This Plant

Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is a native woodland perennial known for its distinctive hooded flowers that emerge in late winter to early spring, followed by large green leaves with a tropical appearance. A versatile wetland plant, it thrives in rich, consistently moist to wet soils and provides early-season habitat for native wildlife.

What You Will Receive

1 live Skunk Cabbage bare root plant. Freshly harvested live root, suitable for planting. Plant is dormant or actively growing depending on season. Ready for planting and securely packaged for safe arrival.

• ✔️ 1 live Skunk Cabbage bare root plant
• ✔️ Freshly harvested live root
• ✔️ Healthy, dormant or actively growing plant (season dependent)
• ✔️ Ready for planting
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Skunk Cabbage
Botanical Name: Symplocarpus foetidus
Plant Type: Native herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Bare root plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, consistently moist to wet soil
Watering: High; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 1–3 feet
Mature Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: No (best grown in natural wetland settings)

Care Tip

Plant your Skunk Cabbage immediately after arrival in a shaded location with consistently moist or boggy soil. Avoid allowing the roots to dry out, and mulch to retain moisture. Ideal for woodland gardens, rain gardens, or along ponds and streams.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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