Cast Iron Plant 'Suisho'

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
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:

Lompoc, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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