Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'

Also Known As

Snow Cap Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 24"-32"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

7a-12

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Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring purple and yellow 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 'Snow Cap'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, winter interest, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'

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

This one is a true drama queen! Like ‘Asahi’ but better…30” tall leaves are 3-4” wide, evergreen and generously ‘painted’ with silver white on the upper third of the leaves, the variegation is larger than ‘Asahi’ and more persistent. Plants may not show this until they are more mature…slow growing, shade, average soil, intermittent moisture; holding on the fertilizer may increase the variegation. Also, great as indoor pot culture beings.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'

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