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    Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi'

    Also Known As

    • Cast Iron Plant
    • Morning Sun Cast Iron Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 18"-25"
    • W: 12"-30"

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' plant details

    Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - 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 'Asahi'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 25 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    They don't call this 'cast iron plant' for nothing! Tough foliage plant that thrives even in deep shade…broad strappy evergreen leaves to 2' tall and 5" wide are dramatically frosted white from mid leaf to the tips. Slowly spreads eventually forming a dense clump. Soils with decent drainage, occasional water, shade to part shade. Best color on plants at least 2 years old, planted in the ground.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A gorgeous selection of the same cast iron plant. Though this isn't the "biggest aspidistra in the world," it reaches about 1/2 to 2/3 the size of typical at about 18" to 25" tall with 6" wide leaves brushed cream especially towards the tips. A stunning garden or container plant that can thrive in the deepest of shade. Best if kept out of direct sunlight especially in hot climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; upper zone 7 with protection. Protect from slugs and snails.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' plant

    How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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