Cast Iron Plant 'Ginga'
Aspidistra lurida
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Aspidistra (ass-pi-DIS-truh) (Info) |
| Species: | lurida (LEW-rid-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Ginga |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Starry Night) |
| Synonym: | Aspidistra kouytchensis |
| Synonym: | Macrogyne convallariifolia |
Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Foliage Color:
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Medium Purple
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hull, Georgia
Marietta, Georgia
Summerville, South Carolina
San Antonio, Texas
Mukilteo, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 16, 2006, ceallachg from Manchester, NH (Zone 5a) wrote: A. lurida 'Ginga' is always sold in the trade as A. 'Milky Way'. The true A. 'Milky Way' does not appear to be cultivated in the US, and has leaves with both stripes and spots. The 18" tall narrow dark green leaves are speckled creamy white, as though a low bid painter just finished the ceiling above. In early spring, you will find the bizarre lily pad-like flowers of rich purple at the base of the foliage, where they are usually appreciated only by snails and slugs. Aspidistras are great for southern gardens where bold foliage is needed... perfect in dry shade! |
