Aspidistra elatior 'Okame' (Striped Cast Iron Plant)

Light Shade to ShadeZone: 7b-10 30" tall Origin: China

(syn: A. elatior 'Variegata') Aspidistra 'Okame' is one of the most asked about cast iron plants in our garden, but we haven't had enough to offer for years...until now. The 30" tall, dark evergreen upright leaves are highlighted with dramatic vertical white stripes...think a milk truck spill. In the deep South, this slowly expanding clumper makes a nice bold evergreen accent, even in dark shade. Toward the northern end of the range, it may suffer from winter burn, which is easily relieved by a spring haircut. The bizarre flowers resembling a dwarf pepperoni pizza occur at the leaf base in very early spring. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)