Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh) (Info)
Species: elatior (ee-LAY-tee-or) (Info)
Cultivar: To Ryu Mon
Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Good Fall Color
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
This plant is resistant to deer
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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