Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger)

Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger) plant with mottled silver and deep green heart-shaped leaves.
Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger) showing thick heart-shaped leaves with silver mottling over dark green.

Botanical name: Asarum splendens

Common name: Chinese Wild Ginger

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Origin: China

USDA Zone: 6-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Asarum splendens forms a clump of arrowhead-shaped leaves, dark green with handsome silver markings, similar to a Cyclamen.Deep purple-brown flowers hide among the leaves in spring. Evergreen in mild winter regions.

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Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger) plant with glossy mottled dark green and silver leaves.
Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger) reveals heart-shaped foliage with silver variegation on the dark green surface.


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