Aspidistra sp. 'Yunnan Sunbeam' (Cast Iron Plant)

Light Shade to ShadeZone: 8a-10, possibly colder 8" tall Origin: Japan

New crop available 3-5-2009 This selection of cast iron plant comes from plant collector Barry Yinger, who got it from Japan's Kenji Hirose, who collected it in Yunnan, China. The 6" petioles end with 8" long green leaves that emerge with a wide central stripe of creamy yellow. The leaf blade arches sideways, making a 1' tall x 2' wide clump. As the leaves age, small yellow spots appear in the green border...stars and stripes, now that's patriotic. Our plants have survived 8 degrees F so far. This is the same clone introduced by Crug Farm as A. 'Uan Fat Lady'. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)