Asarum europaeum
Asarum europaeum is a groundcover of the highest order with attractive, somewhat glossy, kidney-shaped to round foliage on creeping rhizomes.
Asarum europaeum is widely distributed in the woodlands of Europe. Similar to our native species, Asarum caudatum, it has attractive, somewhat glossy, kidney-shaped to round foliage but with shaggy hairs on the creeping rhizomes and leaf stalks. Combines well with lacy ferns and bleeding hearts. Intriguing brownish-red flowers appear beneath the foliage so make sure to watch for them.
Common Name: Asarabacca
Family: Aristolochiaceae (The Birthwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodlands.
Award: GPP
Geographical Origin:
