Aspidistra elatior Fuji No Mine Sun to Shade emerging from a slowly spreading

emerging from a slowly spreading rhizome

small peachy flowers

starting in late March (NC)

Isopyrum biternatum is an easy-to-grow

Aspidistra elatior Fuji No Mine Sun to Shade emerging from a slowly spreadingThis 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