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Asarum maximum

Also Known As

Wild Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

6a-10b

Asarum maximum plant details

Asarum maximum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter black and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarum maximum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: black and white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: heart-shaped leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum maximum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The unique and showy summer flowers of this woodland beauty are white with a dark edge (almost like a Panda face!); its handsome evergreen foliage is glossy and often marked with emerald, blue and grey. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Has large, deep purple black flowers under the pretty mottled leaves. The flowers look like they were made of velvet. The center of the flower is snow white making a great contrast.

By: Gossler Farms

Shiny rich green leaves are cohabitate with 3 inch diameter black velvet flowers with a pinkish white center. The flowers are a world apart from your petunias.