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Asarum sp aff magnificum

Also Known As

  • Wild Ginger

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Asarum sp aff magnificum plant details

Asarum sp aff magnificum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring burgundy and cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - 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 sp aff magnificum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and cream blooms in spring
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum sp aff magnificum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perhaps the largest flowered of all the gingers, magnificum is a bit like maximum with huge eyed flowers but with more speckling and texture than maximum, a spectacular plant, it is a cold greenhouse specimen here.

Gardening facts about Asarum sp aff magnificum plant

How to Grow Asarum sp aff magnificum

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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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
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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
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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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