Hedychium Tai Savannah Achimenes a truly spectacular species which

a truly spectacular species which deserves much wider use

and caterpillars

(aka: Typhonium giganteum) Sauromatum giganteum is a little-known Chinese (Tibet to Manchuria) hardy aroid that is a must for collectors of the weird and wonderful

but variable

Erythrina herbacea

Hedychium Tai Savannah Achimenes a truly spectacular species whichThis Doyle Smittle hybrid looks like Hedychium coronarium on steroids. The 5' tall stems of Hedychium 'Tai Savannah are adorned with huge green leaves, then topped, starting in midsummer, with 12" tall inflorescences. Each flower head is home to more than 100 very fragrant, creamy white flowers with a darker yellow central pattern. The contrasting yellow orange stamens are a nice "Martha" touch.