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Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy'
Also Known As
- Asarum takaoi 'Galaxy'
- Asian Wild Ginger
- Galaxy Ginger
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 8"-24"
planting zones
- 4b-9b
Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy' plant details
Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover 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 fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: aristolochiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in spring
- Uses: heart-shaped leaves, winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy'
- USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
- 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 fauriei var. takaoi 'Galaxy'
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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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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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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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 12"-16"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 6"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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