Shortia galacifolia Orange/Peach Flowering Plants Arisaema dracontium 'Nebraska' came to

Arisaema dracontium 'Nebraska' came to us from the late plantsman Harlan Hamernik

taller flower spikes

and leaves are actually eaten

the clumps are topped with 3' scapes of pure white flowers

it can handle both slightly moist and slightly dry soils

Shortia galacifolia Orange/Peach Flowering Plants Arisaema dracontium 'Nebraska' came toShortia galacifolia is a plant of great mystery, first discovered in 1788 by French botanist, Andre Michaux, in North Carolina. Although other botanists tried to locate it, they were unsuccessful until 1877 when it was rediscovered by George Hyams. Shortia was subsequently named by famed American botanist Asa Gray after his friend, Dr. Charles Short of Kentucky. Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family, which includes other rarities such