Aspidistra elatior Asahi Summer Flowering Plants (aka: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) The deciduous

(aka: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) The deciduous US native Osmunda cinnamomea can be found in every state east of the Mississippi River

5") wide x 2-6 cm (

needle-like leaves and fluorescent purple

It will tolerate a dry site but perform more satisfactorily in moist well drained soil

Impatiens omeiana is stoloniferous and

Aspidistra elatior Asahi Summer Flowering Plants (aka: Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) The deciduous"Asahi" means "morning sun" a descriptive name for this dramatic cast iron plant that always stops visitors in their tracks. The unique evergreen leaves, to 30" long x 5" wide, are set off when the upper third of the leaves develops a dramatic white variegation as the season progresses. The color holds all winter, making a dramatic winter feature in the shade garden. For dry, deep shade, there isn't a better choice for a tough as nails perennial!