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Asarum caudatum

Asarum caudatum
Western Wild Ginger

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1 foot that did not live long despite a lot of care.

Pierre, 24/10/2015

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Asarum caudatum is a lovely species with creeping rhizomes and ground cover, adorned with magnificent evergreen heart-shaped leaves.
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Asarum caudatum is a lovely species with creeping rhizomes and a ground cover habit, equipped with magnificent evergreen heart-shaped leaves.

Abundant in the state of Washington in the Northwestern United States, Asarum caudatum has leaves with a rounded base, with a uniform matte-green colour, reaching up to 8 cm (3 in) in diameter. The wine-red flowers are hidden under the foliage, but more visible than in other species. It forms a persistent ground cover, tolerating dense shade.

Easy to grow, Asarum caudatum is a shade plant, for moist to wet soil that is very rich in humus and always well drained.

Plant it on the edge of undergrowth or in a cool rock garden, alongside epimediums, hostas, Hakonehloa or heucheras.

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Asarum caudatum (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour light green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Asarum

Species

caudatum

Family

Aristolochiaceae

Other common names

Western Wild Ginger

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant Asarum caudatum in shade or partial shade in light, humus-rich soil, and keep it moist in summer. These young plants are very easy to grow and are resistant to cold temperatures. Just make sure to water them regularly during the first year, especially during dry periods, to encourage them to establish themselves.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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