Spek-tacular Cast Iron Plant is a hardy slow-growing evergreen perennial that can tolerate a variety of conditions. The thick, long glossy lance-like leaves are dark green with yellow or cream spots. 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: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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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: Bohemian Baltimore, Garden Court - US Botanic Gardens 44, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Picture taken by: User:BotBln, Aspidistra elatior Amomokawo BotGardBln1205, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Photo by Stefano, Aspidistra - species
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
