Aspidistra Species, Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistralurida

Genus
Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh)
Species
lurida (LEW-rid-uh)
Synonym
Aspidistra kouytchensis
Macrogyne convallariifolia
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Panama City, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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