Amorphophallus thaiensis United States Native Plants Amorphophallus dunnii boasts a peculiar

Amorphophallus dunnii boasts a peculiar flower stalk that reaches 2' tall

The thick glossy-green eucalyptus-like leaves of Baptisia simplicifolia adorn the 3' wide

our four-year-old clumps of Silene 'Jackson Valentine' are still prospering

surrounded by a wide golden border

This slow-offsetting agave is a favorite of garden visitors

Amorphophallus thaiensis United States Native Plants Amorphophallus dunnii boasts a peculiarFrom high elevations in Thailand comes the little known species, Amorphophallus thaiensis. The 18" tall petiole, which ranges in color from speckled olive brown to rusty red, is topped with a single leaf. This unusual fall flowering species is complemented in September with a 10" tall stalk topped with a greenish pink spathe. If you dare to peek inside, you'll find a short but well formed little stiffie (spadix) pink at the tip and white at the base.