Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Astrolepis With adequate moisture

With adequate moisture

which has a more Northerly distribution as well as being most prevalent in the US Pacific Northwest

Typically bearing a wine-colored flower

'Jiuzhaigou I' makes a 10' tall clumper with small

starting in early August (NC)

Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Astrolepis With adequate moistureAspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' is a hard to find, highly prized, small growing cast iron plant that makes a unique clump of dark green leaves which are heavily freckled with yellow on both the front and back. The 1' tall x 2" wide leaves emerge directly from the ground with no petiole apparent. This is a superb houseplant in northern climates. In the garden, the foliage of Aspidistra 'Seiun' was burned back at 10 degrees F but the leaves resprouted