Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Astrolepis Plant this one near a

Plant this one near a path where it can be truly appreciated

starting in early August (NC)

the plant we offered as 'Burbank Spineless' is the wrong plant

revealing the glossy purple interior and two "cobra eyes

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

Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Astrolepis Plant this one near aAspidistra 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