Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula China This is sure to become

This is sure to become a true showstopper in the garden

topped with short stalks of large white flowers with a lilac blush

Typhonium venosum) This tropical-looking aroid is a relative of arisaemas

foliage texture makes this a favorite of garden visitors

velvety charcoal leaf face with central charcoal veining and a giant silver blotch in the center of each leaf

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula China This is sure to become(aka: Amorphophallus asterostigmatus AGA 2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. The plants are usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 3' tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall