Aspidistra elatior ~ Cast Iron Plant, Variegated-ServeScape
Aspidistra elatior ~ Cast Iron Plant, Variegated-ServeScape
Aspidistra elatior ~ Cast Iron Plant, Variegated-ServeScape

Aspidistra elatior

Cast Iron Plant, Variegated

Regular price$38.70
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Variegated Cast Iron Plant is a hardy slow-growing evergreen perennial that can tolerate a variety of conditions.  The thick glossy lance-like leaves can be 12 to 20 inches long glossy lance-like variegated leaves with yellow to cream stripes or spots.  Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring. Grows s best when given partial shade and well-drained soils.  Drought tolerant once established. 

Type: 

Perennial

Height: 

1’ - 3’

Spread: 

1’ - 2’

Spacing: 

2’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 11

Culture: 

Part Sun, Full Shade

Bloom Color: 

Purple

Season of Interest: 

Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Keep out of the full sun to prevent leaf bleaching and flopping. Direct contact with strong winds while still young may cause plants to uproot, use of a barrier in highly windy areas may be needed until established.  

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Painted Fern, Bottlebrush, Catmint

IMAGES:  Photo by cultivar413200829 083 Encinitas - Anderson's La Costa Nursery, Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' Striped Cast Iron Plant, (2) Photos by Javier AlejandroVariegated Cast Iron Plant 'Variegata' (Aspidistra elatior) set (1), (2)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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