Paris polyphylla Chamaerops A clump of giant upright

A clump of giant upright elephant ears is guaranteed to stop visitors in their tracks

the clumps are topped with 2

the entire clump flowers at one time and then rests before another flowering period

'Florence Vaughan' was introduced from the famed Vaughan's Seed Company (now Syngenta) of Chicago in 1893

Paris polyphylla Chamaerops A clump of giant uprightStrange as it may seem, this paris hails from China, where it is widespread throughout the southern region in conditions similar to where trillium grow. In fact, paris is a trillium cousin, although the above ground appearance is quite different. Paris polyphylla is relatively easy to grow, provided you don't start with dried up, mostly dead rhizomes sold by many bulb dealers. In spring, the 2' tall stalks are topped with an umbrella of 12 or more