Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa'

Also Known As

Milky Way Cast Iron Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 15"-18"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

8a-12

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Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa' plant details

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

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa'

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

First introduced to the US, we believe, by Barry Yinger, this diminutive evergreen perennial, to about 1 ft or so in height, has very shiny leaves in dense clumps, each leaf stripped and splashed various shades of gold. Not the most stable creature in the world ... but then, neither are most of our friends ... and should be relieved of the occasional rogue green sport that might appear. Slow growing but one of the more striking variegated cast iron plants. Fine in even the very darkest shade with summer water to establish and for faster growth. Excellent container plant for medium to very low light. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa' plant

How to Grow Aspidistra elatior 'Amanogawa'

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