Akebono Cast Iron Plant

Akebono Cast Iron Plant is a tough, dependable evergreen prized for its striking variegated foliage. Each wide, lance-shaped leaf features splashes of creamy yellow on rich green, adding brightness to low-light garden spaces or indoor rooms. It's ideal for shade gardens, understory plantings, or container displays.

This variety is extremely low maintenance, drought tolerant, and thrives in poor or compacted soil where other plants struggle - earning its nickname "cast iron". Whether used as a ground cover or accent plant, Akebono offers year-round beauty with very little care. 

Light: Part shade to full shade

Height: 18-24 inches

Spread: 18-24 inches

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-11

Foliage: Evergreen, variegated green with creamy-yellow

Water: Low once established 

Maintenance: Very low

Deer Resistant: Yes

Container Friendly: Yes

Akebono brings graceful texture and quiet color to shaded areas, thriving where most plants won't - indoors or out.