Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Alcea This 16-20' slowly spreading species

This 16-20' slowly spreading species makes a thick green stem that sports 6' long

SC genetics

branching tuber that resembles ginseng arises the 1' tall petiole

Native to swamps and streambanks from SC west to Texas

pegging into moist soil every few inches and sending up another plant

Aspidistra vietnamensis Seiun Alcea This 16-20' slowly spreading speciesAspidistra vietnamensis 'Seiun' is a hard to find, highly prized, small growing cast iron plant that makes a unique clump of dark green leaves which are heavily freckled with yellow on both the front and back. The 1' tall x 2" wide leaves emerge directly from the ground with no petiole apparent. This is a superb houseplant in northern climates. In the garden, the foliage of Aspidistra 'Seiun' was burned back at 10 degrees F but the leaves resprouted