Amorphophallus variabilis Ammocharis wispy tan plumes blend nicely

wispy tan plumes blend nicely with the foliage in late spring

In 10 years

After 8 years in the garden

grass-like foliage

We're pretty sure this is a hybrid of Kniphofia rooperi

Amorphophallus variabilis Ammocharis wispy tan plumes blend nicelyThis Indonesian species is comprised of a 4' tall petiole that is, as the name suggests, quite variable some are solid green while others are heavily spotted with silver and black specks. The large, green solitary leaf sits atop the giant stalk. The inflorescence, which consists of a white cup like spathe containing a well endowed 1' long white spadix, sits atop a tall (up to 2') petiole.