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Aspidistra Species, Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistralurida

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Aspidistra lurida by DaylilySLP

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Genus

Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh)

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Species

lurida (LEW-rid-uh)

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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)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Panama City, Florida

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