Hemiboea subcapitata Light Shade to Shade surrounded by a wide golden

surrounded by a wide golden border

deer-resistant

better plant several clumps

so don't be alarmed by foliage turning yellow

Hemiboea subcapitata Light Shade to Shade surrounded by a wide goldenWe have been stunned by the performance of this little known Chinese African violet relative. The 1' long, glossy, dark green leaves of Hemiboea subcapitata are borne on opposite sides of a 1' tall, fleshy green stem. The plant spreads rapidly via rhizomes growing just below the soil surface, forming a 5' wide patch in just 2 years. Although the incredibly bold foliage is enough reason to grow it, the clumps are topped in late September with clusters