Arisaema saxatile Indigofera In late fall

In late fall

albeit quite drought tolerant when the need arises

It is still one of the most talked-about plants in our garden

Alongside the Arisaema candidissimum flower are two giant

and the inside of the pitcher is dark purple-and-white striped with a dramatic white T-mark engraved in the back

Arisaema saxatile Indigofera In late fallArisaema saxatile is a lovely little arisaema from China that emerges in late May in NC with two leaves of 5 7 leaflets. Between the two leaves emerges a 15" petiole (stalk) that is topped in early June with a lovely small white pitcher from which emanates a 6 9" long, dark green tongue that hangs downward like a dog that's chased far too many cars. The flower gives off a delightful lemony scent a nice change for a group whose close relatives are