Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula Variegated Foliage Plants hailing from northern Hokkaido

hailing from northern Hokkaido

(aka: Polygonatum odoratum 'Carlisle') Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' is one of four different wide-edged sports of Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

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Amorphophallus asterostigmatus Spotula Variegated Foliage Plants hailing from northern Hokkaido(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