Skunk Cabbage – Symplocarpus foetidus Live Bare Root Plant | Freshly Harvested Root | Native Wetland Perennial | Shade Garden Plant

Add a unique native woodland plant to your landscape with this live Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) bare root plant. One of the earliest wildflowers to emerge in late winter and early spring, Skunk Cabbage is known for its distinctive maroon blooms and large, lush green leaves that thrive in consistently moist soils. Native to North America, this fascinating perennial is an excellent choice for rain gardens, woodland gardens, pond edges, and naturalized wetland landscapes. Each plant is freshly harvested and shipped bare root, ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Skunk Cabbage bare root plant
✔️ Freshly harvested root system
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot or soil)
✔️ Healthy native perennial
✔️ 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; do not allow soil to dry out
Mature Height: 12–36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: No; best grown in natural wetland conditions

💡 Care Tip: Plant immediately after arrival in a consistently moist or boggy location with partial to full shade. Skunk Cabbage naturally grows along streams, ponds, wetlands, and woodland edges. Keeping the soil wet year-round is essential for healthy growth and long-term success.