Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Myosotis Pepper Pot

Pepper Pot

strap-like leaves of Crinum 'Hannibal's Dwarf' remain attractive all season

creating a nice foil for the scapes of pale yellow flowers

which is also tipped in blue

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Myosotis Pepper Pot(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