Aspidistra omeiensis Come Pleated Danae This 1994 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

This 1994 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction was derived as a seedling from H

At fifteen years

shallowly grooved leaves are dark green and edged with a dramatic wide white border

the leaves change from yellow to a parchment color that is even more stunning

perfect for a special place in the woodland garden

Aspidistra omeiensis Come Pleated Danae This 1994 Plant Delights/JLBG introductionIn 2004, we obtained this rare Chinese native cast iron plant with no species name. When it finally flowered, it turned out to be the little known Aspidistra omeiensis, a species from 2,000' 3,500' elevation in Sichuan China, that was only named in 1981. Aspidistra omeiensis has 2' tall x 1" wide, heavily pleated dark evergreen leaves that arch outward to form an 18" tall x 2' wide clump. Aspidistra omeiensis has been great in our woodland garden