Aspidistra elatior Akebono Europe evergreen perennial that requires little

evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden

Throughout the summer and into the fall

Though excessively dry soils will not produce a worthwhile display

With a groundcover growth habit to 3' wide

while keeping weeds at bay

Aspidistra elatior Akebono Europe evergreen perennial that requires littleWe first met Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' in 1996, while visiting Louisiana, and spotted it growing in several places on the LSU campus. By using a black and yellow shovel and chanting "Go Tigers", we were able to secure a start to bring home, and now are able to share. Aspidistra elatior 'Akebono' is composed of evergreen 30" tall leaves, each highlighted with a narrow creamy yellow streak in the center of each leaf. Aspidistra 'Akebono' flowers at