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Asarum asperum
Also Known As
- Heterotropa aspera
- Japanese Wild Ginger
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 6a-10a
Asarum asperum plant details
Asarum asperum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring chocolate flowers emerge. 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 asperum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: aristolochiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
- Uses: clumping, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, rare, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum asperum
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Asarum asperum
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
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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
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
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
aka Asarum takaoi 'Galaxy', Asian Wild Ginger, Galaxy Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4b-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 8"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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