Aspidistra elatior

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Brad Smith/Memoli

 

Description

As an evergreen perennial, it is often used as a house plant. Its dark green leaf blades arise from the soil and are 1'-2' long. Each blade is found on a 6-8" long leave stalk. This plant grows in dark, shaded areas and is very water efficient.

 

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  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

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Leaf Color

Green

 

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.