Amorphophallus konjac and hardiness

[Mellard, David]

>  I have A. rivieri/konjac in the ground in my garden in four
>different places since '89.  They all survived our killer winter ot
>'93-'94 when the temperature went down to -10F, but they never get very
>large, about 3' is the largest diameter, not large enough to bloom,


Like Marge, I too have A. konjac growing outdoors here in Atlanta.  It first
went into a lusciously prepared flower bed 3 growing seasons ago and bloomed
this spring (the 3rd year).  The bloom was almost 6 feet tall and quite the
attraction, especially with women friends.  The original plant now has about
a dozen offsets.  Of course, it's not the largest plant in the garden.  That
honor goes to a poke weed that's trying to be a tree at about 12 feet tall.
I let it grow because I wanted it for afternoon shade.  It's really turned
out to be one of the wonders in the garden and I use it to boast about my
gardening skills.  Of course, my friends just shake their head and say
something about my weird gardening interests along with a statement about
why can't I just be satisfied with Pikes and Home Depot.

I think this group understands. <grin>

David