Latin name: Aspidistra elatior
Description: Aspidistras are emblematic of the English Victorian period, as plants for the house and very tough ones at that, withstanding dark areas in hallways and rooms, tacking low light levels and neglect in their stride. The good news is – they are in fact hardy and can be released into the garden, where they will eventually form dense thickets – beware though – slugs are very fond of them! Excellent for growing in areas of the garden that little else will grow due to their drought tolerance and liking for shady areas.
Hardiness: to about -10C
Height: up to 60cm
Position: dappled shade
Soil: they prefer fertile soil
Water: they like moisture but will take dry periods in their stride
Usage: A shady position where you can enjoy their glossy dark green leaves
This post was written by:
Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
I am not an experienced gardener - more of an enthusiastic amateur who learns by trial and error and who is keen to "manage" the effects of shifting weather patterns on my garden.
Writing this blog is my passion and it has evolved over 12 years to inspire engagement with climate change outside our back doors, in our personal gardens and green spaces.
My mission is to fertilise and expand this platform to grow a community of global gardeners communicating about the effects of climate change on our plants and exploring how each individual can make small changes in our lives to become more sustainable.
The future of our gardens and #OurPlanet is in our hands - please plant your own seeds for our collective sustainable future.
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Thu, Apr 10, 2008
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