Amorphophallus decussilvae Patrinia Sarracenia 'Carolina Yellow Jacket' is

Sarracenia 'Carolina Yellow Jacket' is another David Crump pitcher plant introduction from the breeding of NC's Larry Mellichamp

but has been surprisingly easy to grow in our hot climate

one of which originated in the town of Kimberly

a yellow pitcher with purple stripes at the base topped with an extended

I suwannee it makes fast-multiplying

Amorphophallus decussilvae Patrinia Sarracenia 'Carolina Yellow Jacket' isThis giant Indonesian species, closely related to A. gigas, is composed of a single green leaf atop a 10 12' tall, beautifully speckled petiole of brown, green, and white. The 5' tall inflorescence, composed of a purple spathe and giant white spadix, sits atop a 6 8' tall spike quite the Kodak moment. A. decus silvae is one of the most stunning, but also one of the more difficult species to grow. It must be kept potted and slightly dry while dormant