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Aspidistra

Aspidistratypica

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Genus
Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh)
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Species
typica (TIP-ih-ka)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing

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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
Maroon/Burgundy
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

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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