Aspidistra sichuanensis Dappled Expectations Veronicastrum pinkish-purple

pinkish-purple

fairly brittle

and a contrasting yellow cup

Although no one is sure of its origin

full sun hillsides

Aspidistra sichuanensis Dappled Expectations Veronicastrum pinkish-purpleAspidistra 'Dappled Expectations' is a new cast iron plant introduction from China's Chengdu Botanic Gardens, shared by the JC Raulston Arboretum, who first grew this clone in the US. The 1' tall, upright stalks support the foliage that arches over a foot, almost horizontally from the stalk. Each leaf is very dark green, adorned with an abundance of yellow spotting. Maintenance: Aspidistra are very low maintenance perennials. Each leaf can last up to