Aspidistra sichuanensis Clouded Leopard Spring Ephemerals Northeast Yunnan

Northeast Yunnan

the 2' wide clumps are topped with a splendid display of dark lavender buds

In mid-July (NC)

the awesome blue lupine-like flower racemes are held atop the foliage

Aspidistra sichuanensis Clouded Leopard Spring Ephemerals Northeast YunnanAspidistra sichuanensis 'Clouded Leopard' is a 2010 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan of one of the more common Chinese cast iron species. This outstanding selection forms 22" tall clumps of heavily arched foliage that's green with a heavy dose of large yellow spots. The small red flowers can be found in mid winter if, by chance, you're out and about, scouring around the base of your plants at that time. Maintenance: Aspidistra are very low