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Asarum hartwegii
Also Known As
- Hartweg's Wild Ginger
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Asarum hartwegii plant details
Asarum hartwegii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and winter burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarum hartwegii
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: aristolochiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: heart-shaped leaves, spreading, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum hartwegii
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Asarum hartwegii
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 32"-72"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 36"-72"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 12"-16"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 6"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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