Also known as Friar's Cowl · 3 gardener saves
Arisarum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Arisarum, the genus most gardeners know as friar's cowl. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Arisarum varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Arisarum questions
How many types of Arisarum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Arisarum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Arisarum grow in?
Across its varieties, Arisarum covers USDA Zones 6–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Arisarum bloom?
Most Arisarum varieties bloom in spring (april-may). Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Arisarum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Arisarum shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Arisarum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
