Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Asia the slow-growing clumps of Hosta

the slow-growing clumps of Hosta 'Liberty' are topped with spikes of hummingbird-friendly lavender flowers

this is one dolled-up iris flower

except for the fragrant yellow flowers that occur before the leaves emerge in spring

Prized by florists and gardeners alike

blue-green leaves sport a large dollop of pure white in their centers

Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Asia the slow-growing clumps of HostaEveryone who sees this in our garden shakes their head in disbelief. This amazing form of Arisaema speciosum, which often goes by the invalid name of Arisaema speciosum v. magnificum, is simply a giant race of Arisaema speciosum discovered in India. The new growth emerges in late spring from one end of the unusual cigar shaped rhizome (plant horizontally). The 30" tall cobra marked stalk is topped with three dark green, heavily textured leaflets, each