Amorphophallus symonianus PDN 4 Spring Ephemerals or something approaching this

or something approaching this

you'll need more than one to start a family

The glossy foliage provides a nice foil to the stunning bicolor flowers (up to 30 per stalk)

Alcea rugosa has proven to be a reliable and disease-resistant perennial compared to other hollyhock species

be sure to mark the spot when planting summer growers nearby

Amorphophallus symonianus PDN 4 Spring Ephemerals or something approaching this(aka: Amorphophallus symonianus Home #2) This Mary Sizemore discovery from north central Thailand is named for the late amorphophallus enthusiast, Dr. James Symon. In 2006, we saw Amorphophallus symonianus growing in rock crevices around some of the Buddhist temples. It is one of the easier species to grow in containers, forming a 2' tall specimen with an olive green speckled petiole, topped by a green leaf. The unique feature of Amorphophallus