Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes Our clone of Aspidistra molendinacea

Our clone of Aspidistra molendinacea has been fine in our Zone 7b garden since 2008

I have seen this occasionally incorrectly offered as Bletilla striata 'Alba'

the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice

We find that the foliage and scape coloration is best in more sun

Hosta Dawns Early Light Zephyranthes Our clone of Aspidistra molendinaceaThis new introduction from Olga Petryszyn makes a fast growing, 3' wide mound of corrugated foliage, brilliant gold in spring, changing to a chartreuse color by summer. Essentially, this is a "Golden Tokudama" that grows quickly and does not scorch. In early summer, the clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender flowers.