Aspidistra sutepensis Doi Inthanon Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries a 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

a 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

This vigorous selection of the Chinese Asarum pulchellum (from 2

orchid-like flowers in the leaf axils

form a waterfall-like 14" tall x 4' wide clump

This deer-resistant strain does report a very good range of double flowers in colors from yellows to pinks

Aspidistra sutepensis Doi Inthanon Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries a 2011 Plant Delights/JLBG introductionWe first encountered Aspidistra sutepensis on Thailand's Doi Inthanon mountain in 2005, and finally have enough to share. Aspidistra sutepensis forms a 1' tall evergreen clump, composed of 16" arching medium green leaves, each lightly spotted with muted yellow dots. Each leaf is composed of a 9" stalk, topped by a 7" blade. Maintenance: Aspidistra are very low maintenance perennials. Each leaf can last up to 3 years, but after the second year, it will