Aspidistra elatior Sekko Kan Drimiopsis There is a study afoot

There is a study afoot to rename this population of Sabatia kennedyana as a new species

a truly spectacular species which deserves much wider use

ghost-like

Instead of getting what we expected

The clumps are topped with 32" scapes of lavender flowers in July

Aspidistra elatior Sekko Kan Drimiopsis There is a study afootThis stunning (a word not usually used with cast iron plants) Japanese selection of the common Aspidistra elatior, forms a clump of 30" tall x 5" wide dark green leaves, highlighted on the upper half with heavily frosted white streaks. The Japanese name, 'Sekko Kan', no relation to "Wrath of Khan", means "white snowy crown." Imagine crossing Aspidistra 'Okame' with Aspidistra 'Asahi' and you get the picture. We find clumps need to be at least three