Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' Dry Shade pale butter yellow petunia-like blooms

pale butter yellow petunia-like blooms on 4" stalks in late winter to early spring

endemic to New Zealand's north Island and threatened in its natural habitat

To about 10 feet with dense pyramidal form

PLAINS PRICKLY PEAR

Great for the rock or xeric garden

Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' Dry Shade pale butter yellow petunia-like bloomsIntroduced by Don Jacob this appears very much like A. caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons' with 18" leaves, about 1" wide, tinted blue, and held very upright, but these have endearing yellow polka dots throughout. Slow growing like all cast iron plants, but growth can be hastened with fertile soil and extra summer moisture, especially where nights are cool. Like the others, capable of growing in very dark rooms (they like to hang out in bars) and of course the