Arisaema lobatum Manchuria region China these plumes are just waiting

these plumes are just waiting to become a flower arrangement

star-shaped purple flowers that cluster around the stem in late July and August

truly a panicum on steroids

gather your neighbors for the fragrant flowering ritual

if you spot a special seedling

Arisaema lobatum Manchuria region China these plumes are just waitingThe reptile patterned petiole of the Chinese Arisaema lobatum is a jazzed mix of green, olive green, and cream or pink. The 20" tall flower stalk rises above the tripartite leaves in April (in NC) in muted shades of olive green with pinkish veining, and its spadix is tipped in dull salmon no dissing intended to the fish of the same name. Arisaema lobatum is a small but quite lovely Jack in the pulpit that is quite unique from others in the genus. We