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Asarum splendens, Chinese Wild Ginger

Asarum splendens

Chinese Wild Ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Origin: China
USDA Zone: 6-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterOrnamental foliageUnusual colorSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

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


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/asarum_splendens.htm