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    Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star'

    Also Known As

    • China Star Cast Iron Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' plant details

    Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glossy 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 fungilliformis 'China Star'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring
    Uses: spotted leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star'

    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

    (CHINA STAR CAST IRON PLANT) Exotic looking, tough foliage plant for any degree of shade (grows in shade so deep no other plant will grow). A vigorous form collected by Dr. Jim Waddock in Sichuan, China, an expanding clump of 6-8” deep green elongated leaves heavily spotted with bright yellow dots. Most soils, tolerates dry shade. Prefers good soil and regular moisture. Also excels as an indoor plant for a cool location. Thank you Plant Delights for this beautiful selection! USDA Z8b

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star' plant

    How to Grow Aspidistra fungilliformis 'China Star'

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-25"

    Width: 12"-30"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-28"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aspidistra minutiflora foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty'

    aka Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Spotty', Spotty Cast Iron Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spotty' foliage by Joshua McCullough
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