Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike'

Also Known As

Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

7a-12

Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy and purple 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 elatior 'Gold Strike'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

Tall and vigorous aspidistra, reaching 3' or more, with deep green glossy leaves, rather narrow, with a reliable light green-to-gold stripe through each leaf. Substantial clump in a few seasons, indeed striking for any place with deep shade to dappled sun (avoiding afternoon sun). Drought tolerant, though much faster growing with regular summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Gold Strike'

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