Overview

Aspidistra lurida is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Aspidistra, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aspidistra lurida grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Aspidistra lurida is a clump-forming cultivar of the Aspidistra genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full shade, making it well suited to north-facing, sheltered locations. This plant prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, Aspidistra lurida is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, as well as patios and containers, offering a low-maintenance option. Propagation is typically achieved through division.

About the genus

Aspidistra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Convallarioideae, native to eastern and southeastern Asia, particularly China and Vietnam. They grow in shade under trees and shrubs. Their leaves arise more or less directly from ground level, where their flowers also appear.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aspidistra

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Aspidistra lurida size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aspidistra lurida

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Mealybugs, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, thrips, vine weevil

Frequently asked questions