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Cast Iron Plant 'Hoshi Zora'

Aspidistraelatior

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Genus

Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh)

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Species

elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Veined

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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positive

neutral

negative

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