Aspidistra elatior BushOrigin: China. Perennial rhizomatous plant with lovely evergreen leaves, coriaceous, lanceolate, dark green, on long petioles. Dark violet flowers at ground level in early summer. Grown as indoor plant, but also for outdoors, in pots or open ground. Tolerates poor light and lack of attention. Thrives in all soils, except chalky ones.
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedRegular
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-5 °C
Flowering MonthsJune
Soil TypeClay, Drained, Humid, Arid, Acid, Sandy
Leaf PersistenceEvergreen
Leaf ColorGreen
Flower ColorDeep purple
Maximum Height80 cm
Maximum Width60 cm