Buy Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer'

Also Known As

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Gary Hammer'
Yellow Hammer Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 15"-36"

planting zones

7a-12

4"x 5" | $31

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Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer' plant details

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional 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 sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer'

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

This sweetly speckled Cast Iron Plant has 4” wide, glossy evergreen leaves that can grow to 30” tall in vigorous clumps. Hardier than most, this vertical beauty sports plenty of small yellow freckles and really brightens up a shady spot, indoors or out! Flowers at the soil surface are star -shaped purple-pink resembling sea creatures. Shade, decent soil, water when dry. Adapts well to pot culture.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Photo of Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer' foliage, form by Evan Bean

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Gardening facts about Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Yellow Hammer'

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