Aspidistra elatior
An evergreen perennial with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves making for an interesting structural plant. Produces dull, brownish-cream flowers in early summer. Most commonly grown as a houseplant.
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- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Flower Colour : Brown, White, Cream
- Flower Season: Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H3 (Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK) -5 to 1C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Shade, Partial Shade
- Tags: Award of Garden Merit
- Height & Width: 100cm x 50cm
Aspidistra elatior
Aspidistra insularis
bar room plant
cast iron plant
common aspidistra
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An evergreen perennial with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves making for an interesting structural plant. Produces dull, brownish-cream flowers in early summer. Most commonly grown as a houseplant.
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