Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Alcea Although most true plant nuts

Although most true plant nuts loathe this overused species of holly

pegging into moist soil every few inches and sending up another plant

Native to swamps and streambanks from SC west to Texas

SC genetics

Epimedium ilicifolium is truly one of the most unique species in the genus epimedium

Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Alcea Although most true plant nutsAspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' is a hard to find, highly prized, small growing cast iron plant that makes a unique clump of dark green leaves which are heavily freckled with yellow on both the front and back. The 1' tall x 2" wide leaves emerge directly from the ground with no petiole apparent. This is a superb houseplant in northern climates. In the garden, the foliage of Aspidistra 'Seiun' was burned back at 10 degrees F but the leaves resprouted