Cast-iron Plant. Popular in Victorian times as a houseplant but also useful in the garden in a shady spot, has glossy dark green foliage, bell-shaped flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers March to April. Shaded site. Frost hardy.
Aspidistra elatior
Popular in Victorian times as a houseplant but also useful in the garden in a shady spot, has glossy dark green foliage, bell-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aspidistra |
|---|---|
| Species | elatior |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cast-iron Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Convallariaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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