Aspidistra sichuanensis Spotty Eupatorium Pyrrosia lingua 'Cuspidata' spreads nicely

Pyrrosia lingua 'Cuspidata' spreads nicely via short rhizomes

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the late Gerald Darby

All Trachycarpus fortunei will tolerate some shade

Aspidistra sichuanensis Spotty Eupatorium Pyrrosia lingua 'Cuspidata' spreads nicelyAspidistra 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