Arisaema ringens Black Mamba Symphyotrichum vertical clumps of metallic-blue foliage

vertical clumps of metallic-blue foliage are topped by giant

truly breathtaking

Tucked just below the evergreen foliage in late winter/early spring are cute

Sarracenia flava produces most of its nicest 2" wide pitchers during the spring season

Arisaema ringens Black Mamba Symphyotrichum vertical clumps of metallic-blue foliageArisaema ringens 'Black Mamba' is a clone that we selected many years ago for having the most intensely black purple stalk that we had seen with this species. This is only the second time that we have had enough to share. Just as with the species, A. 'Black Mamba' emerges early in the season March in NC. The near black stems emerge with the leaves tucked in behind the cobra head shaped inflorescence. Just as the leaves unfurl, the sinister flower head