Baptisia arachnifolia Phlomis they can be quite attractive

they can be quite attractive in the home

since the true Aspidistra 'Milky Way' (aka 'Amanogawa') has leaves displaying both stripes and spots

cupped blue foliage

then opens parallel to the ground as a large flesh-colored spathe highlighted by purple tails (spadix) which emerge from the "crack

The dark purple reflexed foliage makes a dramatic 4' tall clump

Baptisia arachnifolia Phlomis they can be quite attractiveThis spectacular 2018 Plant Delights JLBG introduction occurred under the cover of darkness one warm, sultry summer night, when our clumps of the endangered Baptisia arachnifera and a nearby Baptisia simplicifolia got a bit frisky outside our bedroom window. Our ten year old clump has matured at 3. 5' tall x 5' wide, adorned with silvery grey leaves, and topped, starting for us in early July with short spikes of bright yellow flowers a true showpiece