Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi'

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

7a-12

Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring burgundy and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. 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 elatior 'Chicory Asahi'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Akin to a new and improved Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi', this plant, shared with us by Ted Stephens of Nurseries Carolinianus, has a very white center variegation, broader than 'Asahi', covering most of the leaf except for a distinct green band on the leaf edge. Gorgeous in the shade garden. Like its near relative, expected to reach 3 ft tall with leaves to 6" wide. Beautiful and slow, though nearly as vigorous as 'Asahi'. Best in good soil with regular summer water to establish and at least occasional water thereafter. Mulch helps keep slugs and snails away. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Chicory Asahi'

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