Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

Also Known As

Echi Ma Ji Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

8a-12

Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' plant details

Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy 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 lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

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

Gifted us from plantsman extraordinaire Lance Reiner, this clumper produces leaves to about 3' in length but narrow and arching with subtly beautiful cream center variegation. Rather slow but with a prominent place in the shade garden or as a specimen container plant. Zone 8

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra lurida 'Echi Ma Ji'

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