Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek-tacular' ~ Spek-tacular Cast Iron Plant birds Airy tassel-like copper-red plumes bloom

Airy tassel-like copper-red plumes bloom above the foliage in late summer and gradually mature to silvery white and persist into winter

(2) Photo by Tim Waters

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Pinching back will delay flowering

Aspidistra sichuanensis 'Spek-tacular' ~ Spek-tacular Cast Iron Plant birds Airy tassel-like copper-red plumes bloomSpek tacular Cast Iron Plant is a hardy slow growing evergreen perennial that can tolerate a variety of conditions. The thick, long glossy lance like leaves are dark green with yellow or cream spots. Insignificant creamy purple flowers may appear at soil level in spring. Grows best when given partial shade and well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Height: 1 3 Spread: 3 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: