Amorphophallus variabilis Liatris 'Mistress Mabel' was named for

'Mistress Mabel' was named for Mabel Todd

thick winter mulch helps prevent rot caused by cold

Farfugium 'Aureomaculatum' wilts when dry but is amazingly drought-tolerant

Both cycad parents have been winter hardy for several years here

exquisite yellow flowers with reddish-brown lips

Amorphophallus variabilis Liatris 'Mistress Mabel' was named forThis 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.