Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling'

Also Known As

Aspidistra yingjiangensis 'Singapore Sling'
Singapore Sling Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-12

Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling' plant details

Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely creature, found in a market in Singapore (we believe) both by Barry Yinger and Hayes Jackson, grows to 3 ft or more with only 1-2" wide leaves of deep green, strikingly polka dotted cream yellow. Very spiffy even in deepest darkest shade. Summer water to establish and regularly thereafter for fastest growth though tolerates dry shade as well. As many others, this one is slow growing and we are happy to finally have enough to share. Despite its origins has been frost hardy in the garden at least into USDA zone 8. Also makes a lovely container specimen for medium to low light.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra 'Singapore Sling'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant