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Asarum Chinese Wild Ginger

Asarum Chinese Wild Ginger

Asarum splendens

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SKU: TL-4assp
A mystical beauty for the shaded garden, Chinese Wild Ginger forms a dense, low-growing carpet of deep green, glossy foliage, sometimes marbled with silver patterns. Tucked beneath its broad leaves, strange,...
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Zone
USDA Zone:6 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Keep soil evenly moist
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Partial sun or shade
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Asarum Chinese Wild Ginger

A mystical beauty for the shaded garden, Chinese Wild Ginger forms a dense, low-growing carpet of deep green, glossy foliage, sometimes marbled with silver patterns. Tucked beneath its broad leaves, strange, exotic-looking flowers emerge in early spring—small, bell-shaped, and often hidden like secret treasures. While subtle in bloom, its rich, evergreen foliage steals the show, making it an exceptional groundcover for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting beneath trees. Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and effortlessly elegant, this plant thrives in moist, humus-rich soils, where it weaves a tapestry of lush greenery year-round.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 6 in. - 12 in. , Width - 12 in. - 18 in.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Spring
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Accent, Alpine & rock gardens, Containers, Edgings, Ground Cover, Woodland gardens
Features

Special Features:

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
SIZE Quart
Foliage Color Variegated-Chartreuse-Deep green-silver
Growth Habit Spreading
Flower Color Blue / Purple
Watering

Watering Needs:

Keep soil evenly moist
  • Light: Thrives in partial to full shade; perfect for woodland gardens.
  • Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining, humusy soil; thrives in moisture but hates standing water.
  • Watering: Keep consistently moist, but once established, it’s surprisingly drought-tolerant.
  • Maintenance: Little to no maintenance required; trim damaged leaves in spring if needed.
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 6-9, tolerating cold winters and humid summers.
  • Additional Tips: Ideal for shaded borders, under trees, or mass planting as a groundcover. Resistant to deer and rabbits, and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and hellebores!