Aspidistra elatior |
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Cast Iron Plant |
Description
As an evergreen perennial, this Cast Iron Plant is often used as a house plant. Its dark green leaf blades arise from the soil and are 1-2' long. Each blade is found on a 6-8" long leave stalk. This plant grows in dark, shaded areas.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.