Amorphophallus prainii Achimenes mis-behaving kids

mis-behaving kids

topped in summer with 30" tall spikes that emerge like a white Queen Anne's Lace

While these flowers are rarely noticed in the garden

round foliage adorns this upright-growing woody salvia to nearly 4' tall x 5' wide

Amorphophallus prainii Achimenes mis-behaving kidsThis voodoo lily has a bizarre flower, even for an amorphophallus. The speckled spathe rolls back as it opens, resembling a white banana being peeled. Inside is an amorphous shaped, white, banana like spadix (looking as if it were left in the microwave too long). When the flowering event is over, expect a green and black speckled stem to rise from the ashes, topped with a giant dissected green leaf. Each bulb will offset small bulblets for propagation