SkunkArising5590
Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) blooms are an
early sign that spring is on its way. The hooded flower structure
actually generates heat and melts its way through the ice in shady
wetlands. We have sometimes seen them blooming as early as late
January.
Do not let the plant's name or reputation as a stink pot keep
you from adding it to a shady damp site. Its foliage is bold and
beautiful and doesn't release scent unless bruised. Since skunk
cabbage sites are generally mucky, there's little foot traffic
there and minimal stink.
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