Aspidistra elatior Asahi Summer Flowering Plants the 3' wide clumps are

the 3' wide clumps are topped with near white flowers

It will tolerate a dry site but perform more satisfactorily in moist well drained soil

though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall

Rich green foliage adorns this drought tolerant

it really doesn't require any garden maintenance since it dies back to the ground on its own in fall

Aspidistra elatior Asahi Summer Flowering Plants the 3' wide clumps are"Asahi" means "morning sun" a descriptive name for this dramatic cast iron plant that always stops visitors in their tracks. The unique evergreen leaves, to 30" long x 5" wide, are set off when the upper third of the leaves develops a dramatic white variegation as the season progresses. The color holds all winter, making a dramatic winter feature in the shade garden. For dry, deep shade, there isn't a better choice for a tough as nails perennial!