Amorphophallus tenuispadix Cabernet New Plants After spring

After spring

Bees are a primary pollinator for clematis like Clematis 'Rooguchi'

we found this wonderful selection of the Southeast native (NC to Mississippi)

which sit just below ground level

don't get alarmed in spring waiting for it to start growing

Amorphophallus tenuispadix Cabernet New Plants After springThis selection of the Thailand native Amorphophallus tenuispadix was named for its dark purple petiole, flecked with small pink spots. The 15" tall stalk on this fast offsetting species supports the small, palm like foliage. In June July, the inflorescences appear as small, pale pink cups holding an oversized, x rated, fleshy appendage great for spicing up the garden party conversation.