Polystichum makinoi Alpinia Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' is a

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' is a Cistus Nursery seedling introduction of the widespread Chinese cast iron plant

In early fall (September and October for us)

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a dwarf

Although some taxonomists have lumped Acanthus hungaricus into Acanthus balcanicus

(aka: Allium virgunculae var

Polystichum makinoi Alpinia Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' is aPolystichum makinoi is one of those ferns that truly has it all. Okay it doesn't have petunia like flowers or gardenia like fragrance, but geez it's a fern. What Polystichum makinoi does have is deer resistance, an elegant beauty, and an ability to thrive in shade. Native to forested mountains in China and surrounding countries, Polystichum makinoi forms a vigorous, easy to grow, 2' tall x 2' wide, dark green, lacy, evergreen clump. The late Dr. John