Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi', Morning Sun Cast Iron Plant evergreen Leaves emerge mottled in red

Leaves emerge mottled in red hues and age to green

Fruit may remain on shrubs past foliage and into the early winter

mound covered in highly fragrant 3-inch long

up to 36" tall and 24" wide

but I still like them because sometimes the darkest red ones can be very sweet and jam-like)

Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi', Morning Sun Cast Iron Plant evergreen Leaves emerge mottled in redA sublime variety of this low light requirement evergreen perennial with air brushed variegation at midline culminating in white leaf tips. In the garden Aspidistra will tolerate dry shade (much like Hosta) and form clumps of elegant upright leaves, spreading via rhizome. It also grows well indoors as a potted houseplant. Lucky growers might catch a glimpse of the subtle flowers at the soil surface in spring! Mature size: Evergreen 2 ft T x 2 3 ft W