Amorphophallus sizemoreae New Zealand This charming dwarf bush clematis

This charming dwarf bush clematis is home on the range from British Columbia south to MN and WY

since some fern experts think the material in the US is actually Dryopteris kuratae and we think they are probably correct

found sporadically in 16 counties in NC/Virginia

an unheard of trait in the genus Helleborus

The foliage best resembles a dwarf golden Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Graciosa' with very dainty lace-like foliage

Amorphophallus sizemoreae New Zealand This charming dwarf bush clematis(aka: Amorphophallus sizemoreae AGA 553) This recently described species comes from Thailand where it was discovered by plant explorer Mary Sizemore of Florida. Amorphophallus sizemoreae produces lovely dark green, red edged leaves atop an 18" stalk. The flower is an attractive white cup with a well tanned organ perched like a diver on a platform ready to leap into the water. If Mary liked this enough for it to bear her name, she must agree that it is