Aspidistra zongbayi Yunnan Sunbeam 8a and south to Georgia

and south to Georgia

and not one of the shorter species often sold as such in the trade

Average-to-dry soils in light shade is perfect

humid climates as long as the soil doesn't stay dry for extended periods

Aspidistra zongbayi Yunnan Sunbeam 8a and south to GeorgiaThis selection of the cast iron plant Aspidistra zongbayi 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