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Aspidistra elatior (Cast-iron plant)

Aspidistra elatior Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aspidistra elatior ass-pih-DIS-trah el-AY-tee-or Common Name: Cast-iron plant Genus: Aspidistra
This is an ovate, glossy-leaved plant usually grown as a houseplant. In early summer, it produces fleshy, bell-shaped, cream colored flowers with maroon interiors.
 Care: Water sparingly in winter. Site outside in full to part shade.
 Propagation: Divide in spring.
 Problems: Usually disease-free.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Indoor Plant
Style Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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