Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula China This floriferous fairy wings hybrid

This floriferous fairy wings hybrid forms a 1' tall x 30" wide clump with flower stalks holding the spring-born

foliage texture makes this a favorite of garden visitors

This was named and originally introduced to the US by plantsman Barry Yinger

The result was a wonderful blue-green H

quite stunning

Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula China This floriferous fairy wings hybrid(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 3' tall, gorgeous tan pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall