Pinellia discolor Yamazaki Mallows 1' tall stems appear seemingly

1' tall stems appear seemingly overnight and the flowers burst forth like a giant orange starburst

this is hard to beat

The leaves are borne at the top of the 30" tall stem (purple and green snake-skin pattern) and serve as a nice foil to the erect pitcher that perches atop the stem

but their growth rate will slow dramatically

but amended sandy loam can be successful if additional compost or other organic nutrients are added

Pinellia discolor Yamazaki Mallows 1' tall stems appear seeminglyThis delightful little aroid is a real charmer for the woodland rock garden or trough container. In the wild, Pinellia discolor is usually found along moist woodland stream sides. Held atop shiny black stems are rubbery, dark green, arrowhead shaped leaves with a velvety sheen, each prominently highlighted by silver leaf veins. In late summer, the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage. The miniature