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Asarum

Common Name: Ginger - Wild Ginger
Asarum

Asarum is an evergreen low-growing and rhizomatous woodland perennial. They are grown for their heart-shaped or kidney-shaped glossy leaves that conceal unusual-looking pitcher-shaped flowers. Asarum make nice groundcovers or woodland garden plants. Their rhizomes are aromatic. Asarum like partial to full shade and organically rich, moist but well-drained soil.

Plant Care: Divide carefully in early spring. Water regularly until the plant has established itself. Once established Asarums are very drought tolerant.

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Characteristics & Attributes


Plant TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Perennials
Ground Covers
Burgundy, Green May

Height

Spread

Hardiness
8-15cm (3-6inches)30cm (1ft)Zones: 4-9

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Shade to Partial ShadeRegular to AmpleGreen

Soil Type

Attributes
Organically rich, moist but well-drained soil.Alpine & Rock Border Containers Edging Ground Cover Massed Wild Flower Woodland
*Deer Resistant
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