Athyrium otophorum Okanum Yemen recently published species (1997) was

recently published species (1997) was discovered by the Beijing Botanic Garden and sent to Darrell Probst for identification

(aka: Aspidistra attenuata A1TW-355d) Aspidistra 'Ali Shan Little Gem' is our 2008 collection from Taiwan's Mt

so put it in a special spot where it can be appreciated

it's something other-hosta-worldly

The silver leaves are held atop burgundy stems and topped with typical dark purple flowers in early April (NC)

Athyrium otophorum Okanum Yemen recently published species (1997) was(aka: Athyrium oblitescens) Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' is a lovely 1. 5' tall x 1. 5' wide, deer resistant Asian fern that's so unique it's recognizable from quite a distance. The triangular, plastic feeling, pewter green fronds are accented with dark reddish stipes (stems). When the new growth of Athyrium otophorum emerges, the contrast of the unfurling, reddish new foliage is dynamite against the green of the more mature fronds outstanding as a