Amorphophallus tenuispadix Cabernet Coreopsis near the Red River (just

near the Red River (just west of Folsom)

Introduced to commerce by England's Park Green Nursery

rich woodlands

continuing through April (temporarily ceasing when the temperature drops below 15 degrees F)

great for rock gardens or the front of your perennial border

Amorphophallus tenuispadix Cabernet Coreopsis near the Red River (justThis selection of the Thailand native Amorphophallus tenuispadix was named for its dark purple petiole, flecked with small pink spots. The 15" tall stalk on this fast offsetting species supports the small, palm like foliage. In June July, the inflorescences appear as small, pale pink cups holding an oversized, x rated, fleshy appendage great for spicing up the garden party conversation.