Aspidistra elatior Mangetsu Comptonia Each 1' wide clump is

Each 1' wide clump is topped in midsummer with stalks of dark lavender flowers

Hibiscus like 'Red Flyer' grow naturally in standing shallow water

The foliage remains attractive for the rest of the summer so normally needs no more maintenance until the final cut down after frost

reddish-purple flowers on 2' stalks

The vigor is dramatically improved

Aspidistra elatior Mangetsu Comptonia Each 1' wide clump isAspidistra elatior 'Mangetsu' is a highly prized, but rarely available, Japanese cast iron plant selection. The new leaves emerge ghostly white, with random vertical streaks of green. As the season ages, the foliage eventually turns to more of an Aspidistra 'Okame' pattern of green with white streaks. The cultivar name, Mangetsu translates to "full moon". This is an exceptional beauty, both in the ground and in a container, where winter temperatures