Aspidistra elatior Fuji No Mine Succulents topped in late summer with

topped in late summer with 1' tall spikes of large lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds

(aka: Ligularia tussilaginea) Thanks to Louisiana plantsman Wayne Womack for originally sharing this wonderful leopard plant

just south of Tallahassee

opening to lavender flowers

Gladiolus 'Halloweenie' produces 5' tall branched flower spikes of intense scarlet-orange flowers

Aspidistra elatior Fuji No Mine Succulents topped in late summer withThis superb selection of Aspidistra elatior forms a commanding 3' wide, evergreen clump in the garden with 3' tall x 5" wide, glossy, dark green leaves. Each leaf is composed of an 18" stalk topped with an 18" blade which is highlighted with narrow, central creamy yellow streaks and a very narrow white border at the tip. According to our friend Barry Yinger, the 'Fuji No Mine' means "crags on Mt. Fuji" we'll take his word. This cast iron plant has