Family: Asperagaceae
Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade, shade
Height: 6" - 12"
Bloom Time:  June to July
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Glossy green leaves with round circles of yellow ringed with light green.  Strange brownish flowers at soil level.
Notes:  Heronswood collection from Sichuan in 1996.  Aspidistra zongbayi has proven to be well suited for the Pacific Northwest, forming a nice round clump.  This photo was taken after more than a week of temperatures into the low teens and with a low of 5 degrees F and the leaves show no signs of damage.

Pot Size:  4" Pot