Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green'

Also Known As

Nanjing Green Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

7b-12

Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green' plant details

Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features glossy and grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. 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 retusa 'Nanjing Green'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green'

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Smallish aspidistra with medium green, 3" wide leaves distinguished by prominent veins and forming clumps to 2' tall and wide. Brought back from the Nanjing Botanic Garden in the 1990s and shared with us by Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery, this handsome and unusual cast iron plant does best in part to full shade with summer water. Evergreen and undamaged to 5 °F, USDA zone 7b, and expected to be root hardy below that.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra retusa 'Nanjing Green'

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