Amorphophallus verticillatus PDN 1 Hydrastis the leaves on this form

the leaves on this form emerge silver

topped in early spring with stalks of cranberry-red flowers held just above the bronze-emerging new foliage

5" wide bright golden border

Asarum kumageanum is one that we named in 2000

Amorphophallus verticillatus PDN 1 Hydrastis the leaves on this formWe saw this charming little species on our expedition to north Vietnam in 2005. The short stems rarely exceed 1' tall, topped with very glossy green leaves. The unusual flowers resemble a pink hood housing a winding set of stairs leading to a tall white snow cone. The flowers are followed by 1' tall spikes with small clusters of blue berries. If you were a child of the '60s, you undoubtedly have vague memories of many things like this.