Our iconic native Skunk Cabbage, or ''Swamp Lantern'', is a perennial harbinger of spring with its striking yellow flower bracts! It's easy to grow in sun to part shade and moist, boggy places. The tropical-appearing, giant (3-5'), paddle-shaped leaves go dormant in the winter, so prepare for a temporary hole in your bog garden or backyard pond. When first in bloom, the skunk cabbage scent is reminiscent of a distant skunk, so plant placement is crucial. While deer will browse skunk cabbage in the wild, in your garden there are likely to be other, more tasty options! In addition to its beauty, this plant provides a lot of habitat for beneficial insects.
Our iconic native Skunk Cabbage, or ''Swamp Lantern'', is a perennial harbinger of spring with its striking yellow flower bracts! It's easy to grow in sun to part shade and moist, boggy places. The tropical-appearing, giant (3-5'), paddle-shaped leaves go dormant in the winter, so prepare for a temporary hole in your bog garden or backyard pond. When first in bloom, the skunk cabbage scent is reminiscent of a distant skunk, so plant placement is crucial. While deer will browse skunk cabbage in the wild, in your garden there are likely to be other, more tasty options! In addition to its beauty, this plant provides a lot of habitat for beneficial insects.
