Arisaema heterophyllum Baguo Asclepias Reports of limited hardiness are

Reports of limited hardiness are only valid in cool summer climates where summer heat doesn't produce enough sugars

which spread to 2' wide in 5 years

although it is still topped with standard 26" tall scapes of large purple-and-white striped bell-like flowers in early summer

we have found it equally well-suited to typical garden soil conditions

Arisaema heterophyllum Baguo Asclepias Reports of limited hardiness areThis unique form of Arisaema heterophyllum hails from China's magical Mt. Omei, where it resides under giant cryptomerias around the Baguo Temple. The 3' tall slender stalk is topped with a large horseshoe shaped leaf composed of up to 23 leaflets. Emerging from near the base is a separate 3' tall stalk, topped at leaf level with a green helmeted pitcher with a long, erect whip like green tongue. The Mt. Omei native Arisaema heterophyllum 'Bagou' has