Aspidistra sichuanensis Spotty Canna little-known fairy wing first discovered

little-known fairy wing first discovered in China's Guizhou Province by Joanna Zhang under the direction of plantsman Darrell Probst

Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs

It is worth growing other selections of Aromatic aster such as 'Raydon's Favorite' which bloom for the month of October

the old seed stalks turn upward

Our 1' tall x 2' wide clumps flower in late winter and early spring with terminal clusters holding masses of pink-backed greenish flowers

Aspidistra sichuanensis Spotty Canna little-known fairy wing first discoveredAspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' is a Cistus Nursery seedling introduction of the widespread Chinese cast iron plant. Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' forms a 24 30" tall clump of arching 30" long leaves, of which 9" are the basal stalk. Each heavily patterned leaf is adorned with irregular large, muted yellow spots. Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' has been an excellent performer in our Zone 7b garden since 2012. Maintenance: Aspidistra are very low