Aspidistra oblanceifolia Nagoya Stars Ensete even in less-than-ideal growing conditions

even in less-than-ideal growing conditions

which is 10" tall when growing in part sun

We think this is one of the finest hostas ever introduced

they are also pollinated by bats

arrow-shaped leaves

Aspidistra oblanceifolia Nagoya Stars Ensete even in less-than-ideal growing conditionsWhere has this incredible aspidistra been all my life? Actually, Aspidistra oblanceifolia is a recently (1982) named Chinese species (southern Guizhou, western Hubei, and Sichuan) of cast iron plant. Thanks to plantsman Ted Stephens for sharing this cast iron plant he picked up from a Japanese nursery. In five years, Aspidistra 'Nagoya Stars' makes a fantastic 30" tall x 6' wide clump of upright, outward arching, dark glossy green leaves that are