Arisaema franchetianum

It’s late June in the shaded garden and out of nowhere a mottled finger emerges from the ground. It grows quickly and unfurls a huge three-part glossy leaf. Each lobe is almost as big as my hand. But the real treasure is hidden under the leaf: a striped cobra that you have to see to believe!
The leaves alone would be worth having it in the garden, but if you add the brightly colored, brownish-purple-white striped flower spathe, you have a real gem. Unfortunately, the plant does not grow very tall and the flower forms under the protection of the leaves. You have to get on your hands and knees to really enjoy it - but it's worth it!
All Arisaema like to grow in partial shade, but this species can tolerate almost full sun.
Arisaema franchetianum is often confused with A. fargesii. Our species is 100% the real deal!

Some extra facts:
The plant grows from tubers. In autumn, the above-ground parts die off and the tuber overwinters. In colder climates or where the soil remains too wet, the tuber can be dug up and stored in the refrigerator for the winter. In spring, it can be planted back in the ground, or grown in a pot. The tubers usually produce some baby tubers and this is a good way to propagate the plant.
If you plant it in the garden, mark the spot. In the Netherlands, it will not show any above-ground growth until late June.

Names:
Latin: Arisaema franchetianum
Dutch: Jan Op De Preekstoel, Cobralelie
English: Jack In The Pulpit, Cobra Lily