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.
Additional information
| Generic | Asarum |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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