Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant'
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 24"-120"
planting zones
- 6a-10a
Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant' plant details
Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: aristolochiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 120 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: unique, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant' plant
How to Grow Asarum caudatum 'Cistus Giant'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
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Width: 32"-72"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-16"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
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