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Also Known As

  • Lennon's Song Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 15"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-12

4x5" | $23

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Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' plant details

Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, green and variegated 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 'Lennon's Song'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark evergreen foliage with variegated stripe of light yellow spilling down the center of the long leaves.  Partial Shade to full Shade. Grows to 18"- 24" high and 15"- 24" wide.  Well drained soil, even moisture - Drought Tolerant. Deer resistant. Also makes a nice indoor plant.

Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Lennon's Song'

  • 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
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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