Aspidistra typica 'Old Glory'

Also Known As

Old Glory Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-12

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Aspidistra typica 'Old Glory' plant details

Aspidistra typica 'Old Glory' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy and cream 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 typica 'Old Glory'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and cream blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra typica 'Old Glory'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Aspidistra typica old glory a variegated form of cast iron plant. This odd form has paddle like leaves held high on then stems each leaf is spear shaped with a light yellow streak down the center. Plants are more delicate looking than others due to the larger leaf section held up like small flags above the stems. Plants grow to 2 feet tall and it is a tough hardy plant handling zone 7 and possibly more if protected.

By: Brian's Botanicals

Small cast iron plant, selected in Sichuan Province in 2002 by Darrell Probst and named by Plant Delights Nursery. To only 15" tall, the wide and shiny green leaves marked by a broad, greenish yellow band down the middle and, especially with age, spreckles and spots adding texture. Slowly forms clumps. As with others of the genus, does well in containers or in the garden in shade to very deep shade, bringing color to dark corners. Tolerates some drought but prefers even moisture in rich soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 to upper zone 7 with protection.

By: Cistus Nursery

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How to Grow Aspidistra typica 'Old Glory'

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