Iris tectorum China Blue Malvaviscus each topped with a cluster

each topped with a cluster of stunning

small triangular purple-brown flowers with a central cream eyezone

after resting for a month

since this poor plant's identity has been batted around by taxonomists more than a tennis ball on Wimbledon's Centre Court

(aka: Aspidistra 96CPC240) Aspidistra zongbayi 'Old Glory' is a 2002 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of a cast iron plant selection made in the wild in Sichuan

Iris tectorum China Blue Malvaviscus each topped with a clusterIris tectorum 'China Blue' is a selection that we made from a population of wild collected Iris tectorum. We have been bowled over by both the size and vigor when compared to the Iris tectorum that is common in the trade. Each vigorous growing clump of wide green foliage reaches 18" tall x 2' wide. In April, the clumps are topped with spikes of dark blue purple flowers on 2' tall flower stalks. This is a dramatic improvement over the typical species