Sauromatum giganteum Agapanthus the 2' wide clump is

the 2' wide clump is topped with 2' scapes of nearly white flowers

Long rhizomes can be cut into shorter sections each several inches long

where it thrives in both amended and unamended soils

Similar to the more common Bletilla striata

Here is a gem for the woodland rock garden

Sauromatum giganteum Agapanthus the 2' wide clump is(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