Wild Ginger. Semi-evergreen with heart-shaped green leaves. Pitcher-shaped, red-brown, flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Shaded site. Hardy.
Asarum caudatum
Semi-evergreen with heart-shaped green leaves. Pitcher-shaped, red-brown, flowers.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Asarum |
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Species | caudatum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Wild Ginger |
Flower Colour | red-brown |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Shaded site |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Aristolochiaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | |
Care | |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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