Amorphophallus variabilis Liatris Both cycad parents have been

Both cycad parents have been winter hardy for several years here

pollinated by both bees and long-tailed skippers

'Mistress Mabel' was named for Mabel Todd

exquisite yellow flowers with reddish-brown lips

Average moisture levels are great

Amorphophallus variabilis Liatris Both cycad parents have beenThis 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.