Aspidistra quadripartita Giraffe Edgeworthia but virtually unknown native ornamental

but virtually unknown native ornamental grass

This unusual fern is composed of 5' tall upright fronds with a contrasting black stipe

the rest is history

and assumed it all looked about the same as the 18" tall form we grew

Aspidistra quadripartita Giraffe Edgeworthia but virtually unknown native ornamentalAspidistra quadripartita 'Giraffe' is a 2002 named cast iron plant species, endemic to China's Guangxi Province. Our clone originated from plantsman Barry Yinger, who introduced it as Aspidistra sp. 'Giraffe'. The 2' tall, glossy green leaves are highlighted with long creamy streaks. The basal cluster of fingernail sized, peachy flowers, with red streaks, can be found at the base of the foliage, starting in mid October. Maintenance: Aspidistra are