Amorphophallus symonianus PDN 4 Spring Ephemerals Alcea rugosa has proven to

Alcea rugosa has proven to be a reliable and disease-resistant perennial compared to other hollyhock species

be sure to mark the spot when planting summer growers nearby

rigid leaves are bordered with a wide margin that emerges gold

The glossy foliage provides a nice foil to the stunning bicolor flowers (up to 30 per stalk)

Amorphophallus symonianus PDN 4 Spring Ephemerals Alcea rugosa has proven to(aka: Amorphophallus symonianus Home #2) This Mary Sizemore discovery from north central Thailand is named for the late amorphophallus enthusiast, Dr. James Symon. In 2006, we saw Amorphophallus symonianus growing in rock crevices around some of the Buddhist temples. It is one of the easier species to grow in containers, forming a 2' tall specimen with an olive green speckled petiole, topped by a green leaf. The unique feature of Amorphophallus