Aspidistra elatior 'Hoshizora'/'Starry Sky'
Aspidistra 'Hoshizora' is one of the hardiest and most vigorous cultivars with large leaves up to three feet tall with widely-spaced spots.
Description:
Cast iron plant has frequently been used as a houseplant where it can be placed in dark corners where it seems impervious to the low light conditions. Yet they are also hardy on the west coast and can be planted outside in shaded conditions, especially with overhead protection from trees and shrubs. Aspidistra 'Hoshizora' is one of the hardiest and most vigorous cultivars with large leaves up to three feet hall with widely-spaced spots. The name means 'Starry Sky' in Japanese.
Common Name: Cast Iron Plant
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7b-10
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rock crevices in limestone mountains at 300 m.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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