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Asarum caudatum SBH 9727

Also Known As

  • Long Tailed Wild Ginger
  • Western Wild Ginger

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 32"-40"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Asarum caudatum SBH 9727 plant details

Asarum caudatum SBH 9727 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarum caudatum SBH 9727

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aristolochiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 32 IN - 40 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: creeping, heart-shaped leaves, native plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum caudatum SBH 9727

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Asarum caudatum SBH 9727 plant

How to Grow Asarum caudatum SBH 9727

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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
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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