Aspidistra sutepensis Doi Inthanon Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries orchid-like flowers in the leaf

orchid-like flowers in the leaf axils

we have found this to be very easy to grow in well-prepared woodland soils

This vigorous selection of the Chinese Asarum pulchellum (from 2

superb spring ephemeral wildflower

Aspidistra sutepensis Doi Inthanon Plant Delights Creations and Discoveries orchid-like flowers in the leafWe first encountered Aspidistra sutepensis on Thailand's Doi Inthanon mountain in 2005, and finally have enough to share. Aspidistra sutepensis forms a 1' tall evergreen clump, composed of 16" arching medium green leaves, each lightly spotted with muted yellow dots. Each leaf is composed of a 9" stalk, topped by a 7" blade. Maintenance: Aspidistra are very low maintenance perennials. Each leaf can last up to 3 years, but after the second year, it will