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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Aspidistra elatior 'Okame'
Okame Striped Cast Iron Plant
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available AspidistraItem #: 2314
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 30" tall
Origin: China
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(syn: A. elatior 'Variegata') Aspidistra 'Okame' is one of the most asked about cast iron plants in our garden, so it's difficult to keep up with demand. The 30" tall, dark green upright leaves are highlighted with dramatic vertical white stripes...imagine spilt milk. In the Deep South, this slowly expanding clumper makes a bold evergreen accent even in dark shade. At the northern end of the range Aspidistra 'Okame' may suffer from winter burn which is easily relieved by a spring haircut. The bizarre flowers of this cast iron plant, resembling a dwarf pepperoni pizza, occur at the leaf base in very early spring.
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Other Attributes
Flower Color: Spotted/Speckled
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , White/Cream
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall , Night Gardens , White Garden
Other: Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Groundcovers , Medicinal Plants , Plants from China , Rain Garden Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage , House Plants