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    • Photo of Aspidistra longiloba flower by Cistus Nursery

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    Also Known As

    • Cast Iron Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-12

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    Aspidistra longiloba plant details

    Aspidistra longiloba is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glossy and grassy 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 longiloba

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra longiloba

    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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An unusual cast iron plant, slowly spreading to make 4 ft wide clumps in a reasonable amount of time, with shiny spring-green leaves of only about 6" long, but pleasingly rounded at the base making them nearly oval. Easy in cultivation, for addition to containers or repeating in the shade garden. A layer of mulch over existing soil helps their little rhizomes spread a bit more quickly. Provide even summer moisture for more rapid growth, especially along the West Coast. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8; zone 7 with reliable mulch and protection.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aspidistra longiloba plant

    How to Grow Aspidistra longiloba

    • 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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy
      • grassy

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