Re: [SG] Amorphophallus & More

Hello Shannon,
        The zone would not be a problem for you with Amorphallus. To grow them
best you probably would do better with a raised bed situation in open
shade. Treat them like you would Jack in the Pulpit and you should have no
problems. With highly organic soil that is relatively loose and a chopped
leaf mulch they will be the pleasure of your eye and the bane of your nose.
These things stink when they are in bloom. (Mostly when you are right up on
them)
        If you enjoy the strange and/or bizarre try Paris, the Trillium relative.
Looks like a trillium as described by Edgar A. Poe after his pipes.
        Look up some of the Arisaemas from Asia, China and Japan. Some truly
strange "blooms" (related to Amorph.) Cobra Lilies.... Whiplash Lilies, Owl
Faced Arisaema are some of the common names.
        Arums with their "backward" growth cycle. Large arrow shaped leaves that
begin growing in late summer and get larger all winter and early spring.
The tropics around your trees in the snow! (Again, related to Arisaema and
Amorph.)
        All have done well in my garden for some years now...
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com

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> From: Shannon Roberts <SRob101959@AOL.COM>
> To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
> Subject: [SG] Amorphophallus
> Date: Thursday, January 07, 1999 11:10 AM
>
>  Im wondering if anyone has experience growing any Amorphophallus in
their
> shade gardens? Ive been tempted for several years to try them but
wondering if
> I could have any success in my zone 6, dampish,clayish garden. Im really
fond
> of strange looking perennials and if anyone has a particular favorite Id
love
> to hear about it. Thanks! Shannon Roberts
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