Cast Iron Plant - Plants for sale

Cast Iron Plant Summary

• Scientific name: Aspidistra elatior
• Other Names: Cast Iron Plant
  
• Origin: Japan & China
  
• Position: Semi Shade - Shade
  
• Water Requirements: Medium, but quite drought tolerant
  
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Flower Color: -
• Flower Time: -
• Height: ±1m 
• Spread: ±1m
• Other: Evergreen, Perennial

Aptly named 'cast-iron plant' for its seeming ability to last forever in the most adverse conditions, the humble and extremely hardy Aspidistra elatior is a staple of the shade garden. They are often grown in a container as a porch or patio plant, or as a house plant. In landscapes, it can be used as a border or be planted in a drift around trees.The leaves are used in floral decorations and long lasting.