Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Asia spider-like flowers

spider-like flowers

this is one dolled-up iris flower

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

Hedychium gardnerianum 'Compactum' boasts giant flower heads of brilliant yellow

There are a number of white-edged leaf forms of the hardy orchid Bletilla striata

Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Asia spider-like flowersEveryone 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