Asarum splendens
Asarum splendens is one of the finest wild gingers with arrow-shaped, deep green leaves with silver marbling.
Splendid! Asarum splendens is one of the finest wild gingers with glistening, broadly arrow-shaped, deep green leaves which flaunt dramatic silver marbling. In spring, peculiar two inch wide dark purple blossoms with white throats emerge from amongst the leaves. Protect from slugs with Safer’s slug bait when new leaves are first emerging. A wonderful specimen or ground cover for the shade border and woodland garden.
Common Name: Chinese Wild Ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae (The Birthwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist shaded forests.
Award: GPP
Geographical Origin:
