Aspidistra fimbriata (Cast Iron Plant)

Light Shade to ShadeZone: 8-10, at least 24" tall Origin: China

Web-Only! This little-known Chinese species makes a tight clump of 2-3" wide leaves that can reach a height of 2'+. The very dark green foliage is nicely highlighted by large yellow spots. A. fimbriata has survived 12 degrees F in our garden, but with some leaf burn. If you watch around the base of the stalks in October, you will notice what appears to be small, shriveled reddish prunes with the tops severed off...that's what you get for flowers...a great gag gift for the pansy and petunia crowd. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)