Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Eryngium Spigelia marilandica is most often

Spigelia marilandica is most often encountered as a woodland plant

The flowers are topped with 6 standard petals

The lacy foliage of this widespread (Canada south to Florida) North American native spring ephemeral

sturdy 14" tall specimen

our plants have thrived in our full sun rock garden

Aspidistra zongbayi Green Carpet Eryngium Spigelia marilandica is most oftenAspidistra 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