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Asarum shuttleworthii

Family Aristolochiaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
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Description This plant has aromatic foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Ground cover.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Asarum shuttleworthii (wild ginger) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.