Aspidistra elatior Akebono Medicinal Plants expect a 6-8' wide patch

expect a 6-8' wide patch in 20 years

Rudbeckia maxima is an overlooked drought-tolerant native that can be found from Arkansas to Texas

the clumps are topped with larger than normal

Cannas need to be dug and stored in a frost free location over winter

a favorite of early foraging honeybees

Aspidistra elatior Akebono Medicinal Plants expect a 6-8' wide patchWe first met Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' in 1996, while visiting Louisiana, and spotted it growing in several places on the LSU campus. By using a black and yellow shovel and chanting "Go Tigers", we were able to secure a start to bring home, and now are able to share. Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' is composed of evergreen 30" tall leaves, each highlighted with a narrow creamy yellow streak in the center of each leaf. Aspidistra 'Akebono' flowers at