Aspidistra elatior Lennons Song 2a where it occurs in only

where it occurs in only three counties

starting in late January (NC)

which can be found in scattered sites in Georgia and Alabama

If you peak under its skirt of leaves

The leaf and flower of Arisaema concinnum emerge at nearly the same time with a dark purple-and-white striped pitcher and an extended

Aspidistra elatior Lennons Song 2a where it occurs in onlyThis 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"