species 4,508 observations
Cast-iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Field notes
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Dappled shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heavy shade Poor soil Rabbits Salt
- Plant type
- Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Houseplant Perennial
From NC State Extension.