Aspidistra, Cast Iron Plant 'Asahi'

Aspidistraelatior

Genus
Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh)
Species
elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
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:

San Leandro, California

Chalmette, Louisiana

Picayune, Mississippi

Clayton, North Carolina

Bluffton, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Laurens, South Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

Madison, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Leander, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Madison, TN | July 2020 | positive

I have been growing Aspidistra asahi in my garden for several years. It is in a very shady spot, under a Magnolia ashei, directly next to...Read More

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Portland, ME | September 2010 | neutral

I would absolutely love to know if anyone has had luck with the tips turning white in a pot. I read on one site that a "small pot" is ine...Read More

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Santa Maria, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

This is another one of my favorites.. I have this one in my collection as well.. Its name means Morning sun.. The upper third of the leav...Read More

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