Parnassia asarifolia

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Parnassia asarifolia plant details

Parnassia asarifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parnassia asarifolia

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bog garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parnassia asarifolia

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Parnassia asarifolia or kidney-leaved grass-of-Parnassus is a delicate and lovely species of wet, shady places in the eastern US. The heart-shaped to kidney-shaped leaves from a low cluster or mound topped in late summer with exquisite pure white flowers with green to grey-green veins and a circle of white and yellow stamens and pistils. Grow in a wet shady place in the garden or a in a pot with equal parts peat and sand sitting in a shallow dish of water as you might grow a Sarracenia.