Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Bletilla as roots must be spread

as roots must be spread horizontally just below the soil surface and not stuck deep in the ground as is the case with virtually all other plants

topped with pure white flowers in late spring

For best hardiness in marginal zones

no others have measured up to the royal family standards

although we find that plenty of sun makes it grow much faster

Arisaema speciosum Himalayan Giant Bletilla as roots must be spreadEveryone who sees this in our garden shakes their head in disbelief. This amazing form of Arisaema speciosum, which often goes by the invalid name of Arisaema speciosum v. magnificum, is simply a giant race of Arisaema speciosum discovered in India. The new growth emerges in late spring from one end of the unusual cigar shaped rhizome (plant horizontally). The 30" tall cobra marked stalk is topped with three dark green, heavily textured leaflets, each