Aspidistra elatior ~ Cast Iron Plant orn-berries Small non-showy umbels of red-purple

Small non-showy umbels of red-purple flowers bloom mid-spring followed by samaras

Swamp White oak is a medium-sized native deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown and short trunk

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny deep red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

COMPANION PLANTS:  Kohuhu

Aspidistra elatior ~ Cast Iron Plant orn-berries Small non-showy umbels of red-purpleCast Iron Plant is a hardy slow growing evergreen perennial that can tolerate a variety of conditions. The thick glossy lance like leaves can be 12 to 20 inches long glossy lance like leaves are usually dark green, though some cultivars may have variegated leaves with yellow or cream stripes or spots which tend to be less vigorous. Insignificant creamy purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring. Grows best when given partial shade and well