My first experience with the sterile Adiantum x mairisii was in 1993, thanks to a gift from the late fern collector, Nancy Swell of Virginia. Not to be confused with the Chinese Adiantum mariesii, this reported hybrid of Adiantum capillus-veneris and an unknown baby daddy was discovered around 1885 at the UK's Mairis & Co. Nursery and subsequently named by Chelsea Physic Garden curator and fern collector, Thomas Moore. Adiantum x mairisii performs like a vigorous clone of southern maidenhair fern, but with very good winter hardiness. For us, expect a 3' wide deer-resistant patch of 1' tall, lacy maidenhair foliage in 5 years. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Agastache foeniculum 'Get Riehl' comes from an early 1990s trip when I visited Iowa City plantsman, Frank Riehl. Sharing a love of native habitats, Frank took me to a nearby prairie remnant where I first saw anise hyssop growing in the wild. Those cutting-grown plants have remained in our garden for over two decades, so we decided that it was time to share. The deciduous Agastache foeniculum 'Get Riehl' makes a wispy upright clump of angular branched stems, topped from early summer through September with 6" terminal soft lavender flowers. Agastache foeniculum is also grown for its wonderfully fragrant licorice-scented foliage. Anise hyssop has long been prized for its medicinal value to cure everything from coughs to diarrhea. Bees also use anise hyssop to make a lovely flavored honey. In the garden, good drainage seems to be the key to persistence. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Available 6-6-2013Agave 'Desert Diamond' is the latest Hans Hansen introduction...a wide edged sport of Agave 'Kissho Kan'. Compared to its parent, Agave 'Desert Diamond' is slightly slower growing due to the extra white in the leaf, but will eventually make a 15" tall x 18" wide, sparsely offsetting variegated rosette. Agave 'Desert Diamond' is a stunning plant, especially in a container for the summer patio. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus arcuspadix is a new (2012) species of Amorphophallus from an Alan Galloway discovery in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos, where it was growing in shaded areas among limestone boulders. Amorphophallus arcuspadix is closely related to Amorphophallus verticillatus. The 1' tall stalks, which are topped with typical amorphophallus foliage, multiply by stoloniferous offsets to form a small colony of stalks. The stalks of white inflorescences strongly resemble Amorphophallus verticillatus, except for the strongly arched spadix. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
(aka: Amorphophallus asterostigmatus AGA-2004D3) It was fascinating to see this rare species in situ (a fancy botanic word meaning where it grows naturally) in the Lop Buri region of Thailand. In the wild, Amorphophallus asterostigmatus is usually wedged tightly between large boulders where drainage is good and soil is at a minimum. The offsetting rhizomes produce 18" tall, gorgeous tan/pink stems, usually highlighted with black spots. The white spathe and spadix sit atop a 1' tall stalk. We think Amorphophallus asterostigmatus 'Superspot' makes a superb manageable-sized container specimen where it is not winter hardy. Amorphophallus asterostigmatus 'Superspot' is a fast-offsetting, 26" tall clone that we selected from an Alan Galloway seedling collection as having the largest dark cinnamon spots. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Our Plant Delights Nursery selection, Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Grey Expectations', has an unusual grey petiole color with lighter grey lichen-like patches along the stalk. A Thailand native species from near the town of Sara Buri, Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Grey Expectations' is slightly shorter than typical of the species, but with the same lovely near black leaf, edged in red. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Pewterware' is a Plant Delights selection of the north central Thailand species that typically has black foliage. The foliage on Amorphophallus 'Pewterware' is, as you can no doubt surmise, pewter, surrounded by a narrow red edge. The 1' tall stalks are speckled reddish brown. The summer-borne inflorescence sits atop a short flowering stalk and resembles a small pink cup that holds a well-sized spadix. This is a very limited offering. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
This amazing cinnamon-red petioled form is our collection from near Lop Buri, Thailand in 2005. The foliage is the typical black leaf with a red border...this Plant Delights Introduction is quite stunning. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
(aka: Amorphophallus atroviridis PDN009) Amorphophallus atroviridis 'Thai Hot Spot' is a 2012 Plant Delights Nursery release...our collection of Amorphophallus atroviridis from a Buddhist monastery (with permission) in Thailand's Lop Buri Province in 2002. The 18" tall stalks of this clone were a particularly attractive cinnamon with large peach-colored spots. The leaves are a typical near-black with a faint red edge. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus ferruginosus is an Alan Galloway discovery from Laos that was published as a new species in 2012. Amorphophallus ferruginosus has a lovely rusty iron red stalk with large silver spots emerging from an incredibly bumpy brown tuber. The short pink-violet flower stalks are topped with a pure white cup holding a pure white spadix. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
(aka: Amorphophallus sp. AGA -872B/PDN001) Amorphophallus fuscus comes via an Alan Galloway expedition to Northern Thailand. Amorphophallus fuscus closely resembles Amorphophallus krausei with 2' tall grey/tan stalks adorned with large brown/black blotches. The flowers, also held on 2' tall flower stalks are topped with a creamy white cup...brown on the outside and holding an erect white spadix inside. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
(Amorphophallus harmandii AGA-805) This Alan Galloway collection of Amorphophallus harmandii comes from Lop Buri, Thailand. Amorphophallus harmandii 'Lop Buri' is taller than the other forms we grow, with petioles that reach 2' tall. Additionally the leaves are glaucous, compared to the more typical green. This is not the same species as Pseudodracontium harmandii, which we feel is mistakenly combined with the genus amorphophallus. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus laoticus from the woodlands of Laos has long been one of our favorite voodoo lilies. The narrow segmented foliage emerges black, often with a faint red edge. The leaf petiole of Amorphophallus laoticus eventually reaches 2' tall. Once the tuber is large enough, the dramatic inflorescense tops the 5' tall flowering stalk...green splotched on the outside base and purple black inside...color coordinated with the long black spadix. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus laoticus 'Silver Center' is a highly prized form of the Laotian voodoo lily with dark, nearly black, narrowly segmented leaves, each highlighted by a lovely central silver pattern. The 5' tall flowering spike is also a sight to behold. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Available 7-1-2013 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 'Thailand Giant' is the latest "Land of the Giants" aroid introduction from plantsman, Alan Galloway. Alan discovered this giant population of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius in Phang Nga, Thailand in 2011. The plants there were a massive 9' tall with a 9' wing span...each more than 1/3 larger than a typical NBA center. Each resulting seed-grown plant will be different, but we anticipate the giant size should result in equally large offspring. The offspring vary in petiole color from solid green to dark brown with blotches. When the tuber gets large enough to flower, you'll be amazed at the bizarre blush pink wrinkly dome that, with hair, could be mistaken for Keith Richards face...get your own satisfaction by growing one today. In winter, container grown plants should be removed from the pot and the tuber stored dry and above freezing. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
(aka: Amorphophallus sylvaticus AGA-1498-01) The rarely seen Amorphophallus sylvaticus hails from Southern India and into Sri Lanka, where it forms a 2' tall stalk, topped with a glossy green leaf. The bizarre flower stalk consists of a tiny white cup with a thin long brown spadix that is far too big for the spathe. Our offering is from a Berthold Suchy collection in Sri Lanka. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
Amorphophallus vogelianus is a voodoo lily species native to the Chiang Dao region of Northern Thailand that closely resembles two other Thai species, Amorphophallus sizemoreae and Amorphophallus saururus. The key difference is the vertical tuber of Amorphophallus vogelianus and the slightly more obtuse leaf tip. The light pink stalk is topped by a velvety black green leaf with a reddish margin. The white spathe is home to a long white spadix that greatly exceeds the spathe. Amorphophallus vogelianus is named after Art Vogel, greenhouse manager of the amorphophallus collection at the University of Leiden at the time. Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
This charming woodland wildflower hails from Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, Japan. Anemone keiskeiana has been a gem in our woodland garden, emerging with olive green trifoliate hepatica-like foliage in late fall, often speckled silver. From February through April (NC), the clumps are topped with short spikes of pale lavender flowers that fade to white. Anemone keiskeiana spreads slowly by thin rhizomes to form a nice woodland patch before it goes summer dormant. Pot Size: 7.87 fl. oz (232.7 ml)
Available: 2/21/2013 Anemonella 'Cameo' is a lovely selection of the native deer-resistant rue anemone, and one of the fastest multiplying of the double clones...which still isn't saying much. The short clumps of thalictrum-like foliage are topped from April-June with the cutest double, light pink flowers. Plant Anemonella 'Cameo' in a special well-drained place away from larger competitors...great for the rock garden, but mark the plant well since rue anemone is usually dormant by late summer. Pot Size: 7.87 fl. oz (232.7 ml)
(aka: Asarum campaniforme) Asarum campaniflorum is a recently discovered wild ginger from bamboo-filled slopes below 1,000' elevation in China's Hubei province. We've grown Asarum campaniflorum in our shade garden since 2000...long before it was recognized as a new species. In our opinion, Asarum campaniflorum has possibly the most elegant flowers in the genus. In late winter (spring in colder climates), the glossy evergreen-foliaged 6" tall x 18" wide clumps of triangular leaves are adorned under the foliage with 1" long x 3/4" wide creamy yellow flowers, surrounded by a purple velvet band at the tip and base of the petals... each flower is a masterpiece that resembles a cut kiwi fruit! Pot Size: 3.5" (24 fl. oz/709.77 ml)
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