Friday, July 3, 2009

Cast Iron Plant


Scientific Name: Aspidistra elatior

Evergreen rhizomatous perennial
Attributes: deer resistant, xeriscapic, salt tolerant
Foliage Persistence: evergreen
Annual or Perennial?: perennial
Exposure: shade, partial shade, part sun
Flower Color: Cream outside, maroon inside
Blooming Period: summer
Height: 2 feet
Width: 1 foot
Heat Tolerance: very high
Water Requirements: low
Additional Comments: Tolerates some salt in soil.

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