Sauromatum venosum Red Foliage Plants The tops of the 1'

The tops of the 1' tall green pitchers are covered by a unique green helmet-like hood with small white "windows" in the curved neck of the pitcher

and South Carolina) native that has withstood -9 degrees F here with NO damage (without protection or special siting)

each surrounded by a dramatic white margin

but not sloppy wet conditions

Sauromatum venosum Red Foliage Plants The tops of the 1'(aka: Sauromatum guttatum, Arum cornutum, Typhonium venosum) This tropical looking aroid is a relative of arisaemas. In spring, the peculiar inflorescence (flower head) is the first sign of life it's just life from another planet. Each sauromatum flower stalk is 3' tall and only 1" wide. As it unfurls, the inside of the spathe is patterned with a rich violet and yellow the ultimate in weird! A month later, a giant hand shaped leaf, to 2' across,