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daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2009
04:41 PM Post #7187290
| I wish I had a picture but I don't.
Does anyone know what the deep green, long leaf plants are that you so often see clustered around oak trees in a ring? I don't know if it is planted like this everywhere or just in the South. I used to think they were Canna, but I guess I'm wrong. I have searched the net and can't find the answer anywhere. |
JulieQ
Cullman, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 19, 2009
04:50 PM Post #7187342
| What kind of blooms?
You are not thinking of liriope are you? |
trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
05:01 PM Post #7187383
| could be hosta's too |
jasminesmom
Blue Mountain, NY
October 19, 2009
05:04 PM Post #7187390
| I was thinking hosta's also |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2009
05:11 PM Post #7187421
| I don't recall ever seeing blooms. Just clustered dark green foliage. planted closely so it all runs together. - |
jasminesmom
Blue Mountain, NY
October 19, 2009
05:13 PM Post #7187430
| Check pic's here :>)
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/finder/index.php?sname=Host... |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
05:15 PM Post #7187436
| Aspidristra, Cast iron Plant
http://www.asiaticanursery.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.v... |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2009
05:33 PM Post #7187506
| It looks very similar to Aspidistra elatior 'Hoshi Zora' , except it is deep green, with no white spots. The leaf shape, length looks right.
I may have to try to go take a picture... I've been trying to figure it out forever. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
05:42 PM Post #7187531
| I am fairly certain if it is growing under an oak tree in the south it is Cast Iron. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 19, 2009
05:44 PM Post #7187537
| We have been digging these up for the last 4 or 5 years...one day we may succeed...grin 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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trinawitch
Canton,IL &Dent Coun, MO
(Zone 5b)
October 19, 2009
06:03 PM Post #7187586
| you could dig it up and send it to me Moon, your weeds are my houseplants...LOL |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2009
03:09 PM Post #7190486
| Thanks Moon,
Thats it!! The ones around my oaks are very dark green, but I have seen some that are lighter in color.
I love them.. (and I believe that Trina will find a way to make them live in the house)...
Most of mine are beautiful, but I have one oak that the "Cast Iron plants" under it looks like the wind has shred them. So, based on your previous comment, I assume that if I cut it back to the ground, it will sprout right back up come spring??!!!!?!?!?
When should I cut it back?
Aw!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!
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daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2009
03:17 PM Post #7190499
| Moon, You are brilliant.
This is what I found when I googled Cast Iron Plant.
"The species has been used extensively in the southern US as a ground cover under large trees." |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
03:23 PM Post #7190514
| Daisy, the more shade they get, the darker green they are. Oh, and they do bloom...tiny ground level rather non-descript blooms. I would wait til you get a good frost and it stays consistently cool and then whack them back. They spread by underground rhizomes/roots so they should be just fine. But, if they for some reason have a problem, just dig up a chunk from any of the other beds, or let me know and I will send you more...GRIN (Ihave plenty LOL) |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
03:25 PM Post #7190518
| Not brilliant, but thanks, I have just worked with too many southern landscapers and know that Asphidistra is a great "trouble/shade spot plant" They are used extensively down here. |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2009
03:28 PM Post #7190520
| Hahaha!! Thanks... |
daisylovn
Wilmer, AL
(Zone 8b)
October 20, 2009
03:30 PM Post #7190527
| I love to visit Plantation HomesThey are very pronounced in those landscapes. That is what prompted me to say, It might be a Southern Thing. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
03:31 PM Post #7190528
| You are too welcome.
Moon |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
03:33 PM Post #7190537
| Oh Yeah, they are used extensively under the live oaks to divert and deter folks from climbing the low branches of the oaks. A very southern thing...grin |
dp72
Woodway, TX
(Zone 8a)
October 20, 2009
04:44 PM Post #7190724
| likely aspidistra. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 20, 2009
05:36 PM Post #7190857
| Hi dp72. Yup, aspidistra...fall back plant of the southern landscaper...grin |
