Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Ornamental Grasses As Disporum flavens emerges

As Disporum flavens emerges

fast-multiplying hybrid crinum lily has been grown in the US since at least 1873 (according to Scott Ogden)

but after several years of trialing

The nearly round

Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata' and shrink the plant by 1/3 while adding heavy rippling to the leaves

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Ornamental Grasses As Disporum flavens emerges(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 18" tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall