Aspidistra elatior Asahi Pyrrosia (aka: Salvia oresbia) This species

(aka: Salvia oresbia) This species from Mexico was renamed and officially published by England's James Compton in a 1994 issue of "Kew

Comptonia peregrina spreads by short stolons

it is very tolerant of drought once established

dark purple

Aspidistra elatior Asahi Pyrrosia (aka: Salvia oresbia) This species"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!