Sauromatum giganteum Woody Lilies bean pole-like flower scapes to

bean pole-like flower scapes to 10' tall

Epimedium ilicifolium makes a delightfully unique small clump to only 1' tall x 18" wide

perfect for a sunny rock wall

The foliage color is best after the new fluorescent blue growth emerges in late spring

with thick cardboard-like leaves that resemble giant hands

Sauromatum giganteum Woody Lilies bean pole-like flower scapes to(aka: Typhonium giganteum) Sauromatum giganteum is a little known Chinese (Tibet to Manchuria) hardy aroid that is a must for collectors of the weird and wonderful. In mid July (NC), the long, nearly white petioles emerge from the tuber to produce 1' long, green, arrowhead shaped leaves. Also, alongside the emerging leaves is a bizarre 10" tall flower spike on a short stalk at ground level. Each inflorescence is an upright, purple pitcher with a