Variegated Cast Iron Plant is a hardy slow-growing evergreen perennial that can tolerate a variety of conditions. The thick glossy lance-like leaves can be 12 to 20 inches long glossy lance-like variegated leaves with yellow to cream stripes or spots. Insignificant creamy-purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring. Grows s 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: Photo by cultivar413, 200829 083 Encinitas - Anderson's La Costa Nursery, Aspidistra elatior 'Variegata' Striped Cast Iron Plant, (2) Photos by Javier Alejandro, Variegated Cast Iron Plant 'Variegata' (Aspidistra elatior) set (1), (2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
