Epimedium acuminatum Ruby Shan Peltoboykinia lightly ruffled-edged leaves compose a

lightly ruffled-edged leaves compose a well-behaved 4' tall clump

This stunning (a word not usually used with cast iron plants) Japanese selection of the common Aspidistra elatior

the more sun the better

Although Ensete glaucum does produce bananas

Epimedium acuminatum Ruby Shan Peltoboykinia lightly ruffled-edged leaves compose aEpimedium acuminatum 'Ruby Shan' is a 1996 Dan Hinkley Heronswood collection from Sichuan, China. Epimedium 'Ruby Shan' forms a 1' tall x 30" wide clump with lovely, long, pointed, evergreen leaves that emerge heavily patterned with purple. The long arching flower spikes open for us in late March to reveal large spider like flowers white sepals back the contrasting long raspberry spurs and matching cup so very nice.