Aspidistra longiloba

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

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

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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