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    Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide'

    Also Known As

    • Aspidistra 'Dr. Yakoi's Stars'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-12

    Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide' plant details

    Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring burgundy and purple 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 sichuanensis 'Rawhide'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique, winter interest, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide'

    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

    Shared with us by Nurseryman Ted Stephens and named for the famous plantsman, this to only 12-18" in height, has particularly attractive rounded leaves and large polka dots growing to clumps of a couple feet in under 5 years. As with others, excellent for deep shade or in container. Extra summer water speeds growth. Upper USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide' plant

    How to Grow Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Rawhide'

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • burgundy

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Texture

      • glossy

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