Aspidistra elatior Lennons Song Punica which was the darkest purple

which was the darkest purple foliage we'd seen on a hardy hibiscus to that point

a unique seed head (resembling a 2" round alien space object) forms at the base of the leaf

15" tall x 15" wide clump

The visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking

which shares a native range of both North America and Europe

Aspidistra elatior Lennons Song Punica which was the darkest purpleThis superb cast iron plant cultivar was shared with us by Robin Lennon of Florida's Central Florida Foliage, who discovered it in his cut foliage fields. The dark evergreen foliage is narrow with an irregular central variegated band of muted yellow essentially a narrow leaf version of Aspidistra 'Akebono'. Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' is perfect where a narrow and vertical accent is needed in the shade garden or where you may want to "remember"