Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros The Chinese Arisaema candidissimum is

The Chinese Arisaema candidissimum is one of the easiest-to-grow and most exquisitely beautiful of the jack-in-the-pulpits

topped in early spring with multi-flowered stalks

tolerate sites with waterlogged soils

arching stem of Tricyrtis perfoliata passes through the ends (perfoliate) of the glossy green leaves

It spreads underground at a modest rate

Aristolochia watsonii Helicodiceros The Chinese Arisaema candidissimum isAristolochia watsonii is a fascinating North American native Dutchman's pipe, hailing from dry, hot, rocky slopes in Arizona, New Mexico, and into northern Mexico. The long, hastate leaves clothe the wiry prostrate stems that expand out to 3'. When grown in sun, the foliage is a lovely bronze purple, turning green in shade. Starting in summer, the small bronze bong shaped flowers occur in the leaf axils. Watson's Dutchman's pipe is loved by both rock