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Aspidistra elatior 'Big Bang'

Also Known As

Big Bang Bar Room Plant
Big Bang Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-12

Aspidistra elatior 'Big Bang' plant details

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

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Big Bang'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A larger version of A. elatior 'Milky Way', to 3 ft tall with arching, glossy leaves and the signature yellow polka dots, elongated as if stretched. Pretty in the garden or in containers alongside creams and yellows to bring out the contrasting dots. Slow growing, at least in the cool nights of the West Coast. Prefers rich soil and consistent summer moisture in shade to deep shade with at least afternoon protection from bright light. Grows in the darkest imaginable areas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 to upper zone 7 with protection.

By: Cistus Nursery

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How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Big Bang'

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