Shortia galacifolia Aristolochia the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises

the flowering peduncle (stalk) arises from the ground to stand just above the 6" tall foliage

Nurseries who don't know the plants they sell

This isn't a problem unless it's planted too close to other smaller

Hailing from China

clothed with pedate leaves

Shortia galacifolia Aristolochia the flowering peduncle (stalk) arisesShortia galacifolia is a plant of great mystery, first discovered in 1788 by French botanist, Andre Michaux, in North Carolina. Although other botanists tried to locate it, they were unsuccessful until 1877 when it was rediscovered by George Hyams. Shortia was subsequently named by famed American botanist Asa Gray after his friend, Dr. Charles Short of Kentucky. Shortia is a member of the tiny Diapensiaceae family, which includes other rarities such