This is my favorite aroid (plant whose flower is protected by a decorative spathe), and it goes by many names, including dragonroot, dragon arum, and Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit. If you live in North America, you've probably seen or heard of Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), which is native to northeastern sections of the continent; A.sikokianum is a much more showy relative. Despite the fact that it is native to Asia, it is hardy to zone 4 and can be grown here in zone 3 with some winter protection. This one will also remain in the coldframe with my new lady's slipper until it warms up a bit (it's around 20-25 C in the day right now but still 0-5 C in the night).
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