Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe'

Also Known As

Aspidistra columellaris 'Giraffe'
Giraffe Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8a-12

Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe' plant details

Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. 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 columnaris 'Giraffe'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A spreckled aspidistra with leaves to only about 8" tall, reminiscent of the rounded forms of A. typica but more undulating on the edges and cleverly spotted over all. Fairly slow growing but worth a prominent spot in the shade garden ... preferably a prominent spot close to a path. Grows best if regularly watered in summer and kept free of slugs and snails. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 8, and possibly zone 7. Asparagaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra columnaris 'Giraffe'

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