I appreciate the reply Arico. I dug similar masses that freed up into smaller chunks very easily as I cleaned them in the fall. This one has no intention of coming apart and I likely will plant it "as is" since I have less than a shortage and new varieties on order. Simple curiosity as to what the clump might look like and produce?
Your reply is pretty much what I expected but considering southern states where folks don't have to dig rhizomes for the winter I figure this huge mass to be rather small? It's not a favorite or named variety, almost positive it's a seedling. I'll dig a big hole or fill a tree pot and experiment.
I've never planted such a chunk, and again there's no shortage of others. I'm in it for the fun.
I do appreciate your reply!