Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
SKU
0345
This perennial is as tough as its name! It will practically grow in the dark. Excellent for those difficult to fill areas in deep shade. Spreads by underground stems. Evergreen. Slow growing 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. Shade. Division.
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6 - 11 Change
Full shade
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | as-pi-DIS-trah ee-LAY-tee-or |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | For a gardener with a brown thumb, this sturdy, long lasting plant can be used in areas where all else fails; it is always green, and can handle deep shade under deck stairs or along foundations that receive almost no sunlight. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Lush Foliage for Dry Shade |
Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade; tolerates deep shade well. In containers, use a high quality, organic potting mix. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer in spring.
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