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Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A]

Also Known As

  • Caudigerum Hardy Perennial Wild Ginger

Plant type

groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A] plant details

Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In spring bronze and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A]

Plant type: groundcover
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in spring
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A] plant

How to Grow Asarum caudigerum [CPC 16.02.01.1A]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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aka Asarum caudatum alba, Long-Tailed Ginger, White Flowered Western Wild Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 36"-72"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Asarum caudatum f. album foliage by plant lust
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aka Long Tailed Wild Ginger, Western Wild Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 32"-72"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Asarum caudatum flower, foliage by Walter Siegmund
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aka Asarum thunbergii, Asarum Leaf Wild Ginger, Wild Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5b-9b

Size

Height: 3"-4"

Width: 12"-16"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Heterotropa aspera, Japanese Wild Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10a

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 6"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Chinese Giant Wild Ginger

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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