Amorphophallus sizemoreae Central America cucullate) with the whole flower

cucullate) with the whole flower structure hiding below the leaf

has a very limited native distribution

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

'Empress Wu' hosta prefers light open shade

With a groundcover growth habit to 3' wide

Amorphophallus sizemoreae Central America cucullate) with the whole flower(aka: Amorphophallus sizemoreae AGA 553) This recently described species comes from Thailand where it was discovered by plant explorer Mary Sizemore of Florida. Amorphophallus sizemoreae produces lovely dark green, red edged leaves atop an 18" stalk. The flower is an attractive white cup with a well tanned organ perched like a diver on a platform ready to leap into the water. If Mary liked this enough for it to bear her name, she must agree that it is