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Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai'

Also Known As

  • Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Garden Gallery'
  • Speckled Thai Perennial Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 15"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 8b-12

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai' plant details

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. 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 sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall
Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, spotted leaves, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai'

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

Gardening facts about Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Speckled Thai'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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