Flowing Fountains Cast Iron plant is a truly special species within the Aspidistra genus, and here's what makes it so interesting. Features long, lance-shaped, deep green leaves that are often spotted or streaked with white or pale green, giving it a striking ornamental appearance. Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring. Grows best when given partial shade and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
1’ - 3’ |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Keep out of the full sun to prevent leaf bleaching and flopping. Direct contact with strong winds while still young may cause plants to uproot, use of a barrier in highly windy areas may be needed until established.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Painted Fern, Bottlebrush, Catmint
IMAGES: Photos by Juniper Level Botanic Garden, NC by JLBG, Flowering Fountains Cast Iron Plant.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.