Aspidistra hainanensis (Hainan Cast Iron Plant)

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

Open House/Web-Only! This represents a Chinese collection from Japanese plant collector Mikinori Ogisu. We originally received it as Aspidistra cf. omeiense, but it was later determined to be Aspidistra hainanensis. This cast iron plant looks more like a wide-leaf clump of upright liriope than an aspidistra, so use it to fool all of your gardening friends. In our trials, Aspidistra hainanensis has shown no damage at 9 degrees F...a nice evergreen feature in the shade garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)