Arisaema heterophyllum Plant Delights Introductions which emerges from the thin

which emerges from the thin surface-growing rhizome

one of the most distinctive hostas

and contrast nicely with the near white stipes (stems) that support them

but seeds around nicely

Arisaema heterophyllum Plant Delights Introductions which emerges from the thinArisaema heterophyllum is one of my favorite Jack in the pulpits. This easy to grow Asian arisaema emerges on a thick petiole (stalk) that reaches 3' in late spring. Atop the giant petiole is an unusual green and purple tinged pitcher (spathe) with a 12" long tongue (spadix) that curves out of the flower and stands erect and ready for some action! Arisaema heterophyllum features a horseshoe shaped leaf, held on the stalk just below the inflorescence,