Plants in genus anemarrhena
Plants in genus anemarrhena
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Anemarrhena asphodeloides is a perennial native to northern China, thriving on sandy hillsides up to 5000 feet in elevation. It forms tight clumps of narrow, green, lily-like foliage and produces tall spikes of tiny lavender flowers in late summer. Known for its medicinal properties, it contains natural steroids like sapogenin and is used as an anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressant. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.