Sauromatum giganteum Woody Lilies wavy-edged leaves are held upright

wavy-edged leaves are held upright on dramatically rigid stems

Eucomis 'Sparkling Burgundy' is very easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of garden abuses

grey-leaved

bean pole-like flower scapes to 10' tall

Sauromatum giganteum Woody Lilies wavy-edged leaves are held upright(aka: Typhonium giganteum) Sauromatum giganteum is a little known Chinese (Tibet to Manchuria) hardy aroid that is a must for collectors of the weird and wonderful. In mid July (NC), the long, nearly white petioles emerge from the tuber to produce 1' long, green, arrowhead shaped leaves. Also, alongside the emerging leaves is a bizarre 10" tall flower spike on a short stalk at ground level. Each inflorescence is an upright, purple pitcher with a