Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise 10a known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii

known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii

which in turn consume aphids

although it is still topped with standard 26" tall scapes of large purple-and-white striped bell-like flowers in early summer

Since this is a non-offsetting clone

but if your grandkids live long enough and still live in the same house

Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise 10a known as Hippeastrum x johnsoniiAsarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' is a 2020 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our 2008 collection from 6,200' elevation in Taiwan's Taichung County. This splendid wild ginger selection is clothed with lovely silver veined leaves, but also spreads, which is a trait only seen occasionally in populations of this species. Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' will form a 3" tall x 2' wide patch after 10 years. The fascinating ruffled purple flowers