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Asarum splendens

Family Aristolochiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 13 - 20 cm (5 - 8 in)
Spread 25 - 40 cm (10 - 16 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Asarum splendens (Chinese wild ginger) bears brown blossoms during early spring. This plant has evergreen foliage that is medium lime and light grey in colour. Asarum splendens (Chinese 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, ground cover, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Asarum splendens is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.