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Asarum maximum

Family Aristolochiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Asarum maximum (panda face wild ginger) produces black blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green and greyish green in colour. Asarum maximum (panda face wild ginger) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.