Perennial – Speck-takular Cast Iron

Speck-takular Cast Iron

Botanical name: aspidistra elatior ‘spek-tacular’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 3 ft in height with a 4 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green, yellow/white 

Pruning instructions: prune withered or damaged foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: shade garden, container plant, border 

Special features: shade tolerant, heat tolerant, rabbit resistant 

Light needs: less than 2 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to almost fully dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: adaptable to most soil types 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, loropetalum 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no