Buy Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'

Also Known As

Spangled Ribbons Perennial Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 24"-32"
W: 24"-32"

planting zones

8a-12

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $23

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Fewer than 25 at Cistus Nursery

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Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' plant details

Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and winter burgundy and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - 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 minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 32 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and insignificant flowers blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, showy, spotted leaves, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced by Don Jacob this appears very much like A. caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons' with 18" leaves, about 1" wide, tinted blue, and held very upright, but these have endearing yellow polka dots throughout. Slow growing like all cast iron plants, but growth can be hastened with fertile soil and extra summer moisture, especially where nights are cool. Like the others, capable of growing in very dark rooms (they like to hang out in bars) and of course the shadiest nooks in the garden. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8; zone 7 with protection.

By: Cistus Nursery

18-20” tall upright, narrow green ribbon leaves spangled with yellow spotting form a tight, slowly expanding clump; short dark leaf sheaths at leaf bases add interest. Shade, even deep shade...grows fastest in a moist rich soil. Also an easy houseplant where light lovers won’t thrive. A genus that is sadly underused!

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra minutiflora 'Spangled Ribbons'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant