Aspidistra omeiensis Jade Ribbons Turkey a true collector's item

a true collector's item

(aka: Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis') Ode to Oxalis: Not a weed

This Japanese selection of the evergreen tongue fern has been hardy for over 10 years in our garden

albeit quite drought tolerant when the need arises

Our Dicentra scandens is a virtual flowering machine

Aspidistra omeiensis Jade Ribbons Turkey a true collector's itemAspidistra omeiensis 'Jade Ribbons' is one of the little know strap leaf cast iron plant species, that looks nothing like more typical members of the genus. Aspidistra 'Jade Ribbons' was a 1999 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a Jim Waddick selection from his travels in China. In foliage, Aspidistra omeiensis looks more like a daylily or liriope than an aspidistra. The 2' long x 0. 5" wide leaves make a very tight clump. Even a solitary plant of