Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Ruellia This superb and easy-to-grow cestrum

This superb and easy-to-grow cestrum

we recommend caging the trunk in the fall and filling the cage with shredded leaves for winter protection

Discovered by agave guru Kelly Griffin

Bletilla striata grows best in moist-to-damp soils in 1-6 hours of sun

so keep this one out of the dense shade

Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Ruellia This superb and easy-to-grow cestrumAspidistra zongbayi 'Green Carpet' is a 2026 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a selection of the Sichuan, China native cast iron plant, that's proven to be an excellent groundcover here in Zone 7b 8a since 2004. This short cast iron plant forms a 16" tall patch of arching green leaves, each lightly speckled with dull yellow spots. The miniature pizza like flowers appear at the base of the stalks in February. Where it isn't winter hardy, it makes a