Skunk Cabbage
Symplocarpus foetidus
Family: Araceae
Skunk Cabbage grows in partial shade to shade and prefers wet swampy soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Skunk Cabbage
Skunk Cabbage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Wet swampy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Skunk Cabbage as 60-90 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-4 years.
Plant Overview
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is listed in the Araceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0675
- Family
- Araceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Skunk Cabbage is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet swampy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Wet swampy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 60-90 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 60-90 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.