Asarum (Wild Ginger)

Asarums or wild gingers continue to attract attention from shade gardeners because of their beautiful, often evergreen, foliage that offers a partial cure for hosta fatigue. They are not as carefree as hostas (few plants are) but many gardeners are succeeding with them.

They can be very satisfying plants if their basic needs are met. If you have suitable conditions for woodland plants such as ferns and trilliums, you should be able to grow asarums.

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Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka'

Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka'

Vigorous clumping classical Japanese selection similar to A. takaoi with gray-green leaves mottled with dark green and silver; pale green flowers. Easy and vigorous. Name means "snow moon flower." USDA Zones 5b-9 2.5" pot....
SKU: #122 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum arifolium, Chattahoochee River strain

Asarum arifolium, Chattahoochee River strain

This is one of our toughest, most easily grown native asarums, with arrowhead-shaped leaves and "little brown jug" flowers. This strain is from the Chattahoochee River drainage, where it naturally forms extensive mats of patterned glossy foliage. It ...
SKU: #31 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum asaroides

Asarum asaroides

Evergreen clump-forming species from central and southern Japan with gray-green evergreen leaves to 5" long, with cloudy silver patterns. Large tubby purple-brown flowers bloom in early spring. The name means "asarum that resembles asarum"! An essent...
SKU: #32 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

This very rare Japanese selection has large tubby pale jade green flowers and an especially beautiful leaf pattern with silver gray markings. USDA Zones 6-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #34 2.5" pot  (1 ) $50.00

Asarum asaroides 'Jade Turtle'

Asarum asaroides 'Jade Turtle'

Evergreen clump-forming species from central and southern Japan with gray-green evergreen leaves to 5" long, with attractive leaf patterns. We have been selling this rare Japanese selection as "albino flower selection #5" but it is so nice that it de...
SKU: #33 3.5" pot.  (1 ) $36.00

Asarum asperum

Asarum asperum

This is a common clump-forming evergreen species from central Japan with evergreen leaves always beautifully patterned. It has curious Dutchman's pipe flowers in spring. Native to the Kyoto region, and sometimes seen in Kyoto temple gardens. USDA Zon...
SKU: #35 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum asperum, albino #1

Asarum asperum, albino #1

This is a common clump-forming evergreen species from central Japan with evergreen leaves always beautifully patterned. It has curious Dutchman's pipe flowers in spring. This very rare variety has pale yellow-green flowers that seem to be carved from...
SKU: #36 2.5" pot  (1 ) $48.00

Asarum asperum, albino #4

Asarum asperum, albino #4

This is a common clump-forming evergreen species from central Japan with evergreen leaves always beautifully patterned. It has curious Dutchman's pipe flowers in spring. This very rare variety has pale green flowers with a reddish throat. USDA Zones ...
SKU: #37 2.5" pot  (1 ) $48.00

Asarum caudigerum

Asarum caudigerum

Vigorous evergreen semi-runner from China often sold as Asarum chinense in the U.S. The leaves are heart-shaped, patterned in silver. The reddish-brown flowers have long tails. USDA Zones 8-10. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #40 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Asarum caudigerum, albino form

Asarum caudigerum, albino form

Vigorous evergreen semi-runner from China often sold as Asarum chinense in the U.S. It has slightly fuzzy evergreen leaves, long-tailed white flowers with a tinge of green. Very rare. USDA Zones 8-10. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #41 3.5" pot.  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum caulescens, albino selection

Asarum caulescens, albino selection

It's not easy being deciduous, but this charmer makes the best of it. Small heart-shaped leaves with deeply impressed veins are distinctive and attractive. This extremely rare form with smaller leaves has lovely white flowers tinged with green. USDA...
SKU: #43 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum crassum

Asarum crassum

First offering in the US of a very rare Japanese asarum, this one from the tiny island Ujimukae off the coast of Kyushu near Nagasaki. The thick glossy green leaves can be at least 6" long plus the petiole. The flowers are not so large, "Dutchman's p...
SKU: #7341 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum crispulatum, green leaf

Asarum crispulatum, green leaf

Clump-forming Chinese species with green-arrowhead shaped leaves of heavy substance to about 5" long. The brown bowl-shaped flowers are heavily ruffled along the edges. Rare in cultivation. USDA Zones 7-10. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #1376 3.5" pot.  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum dissitum

Asarum dissitum

Extremely rare species from Iriomote Island in the Ryukyu chain. Glossy or velvety evergreen foliage, often with white spots. Small brown tubular flowers. USDA Zones 8-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #49 2.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00

Asarum forbesii

Asarum forbesii

Uncommon Chinese species seldom seen in cultivation. Small patterned leaves are deciduous, emerging purplish-brown in spring. Small flask-shaped flowers bloom in early spring, resembling the flowers of the American A. naniflorum. Easy and beautiful. ...
SKU: #52 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum fudsinoi

Asarum fudsinoi

Rare evergreen clumping species from several islands in the Ryukyu chain. Infinitely variable and hard to characterize. Medium to very large leaves, green or with small spots, and small to enormous flowers. USDA Zones 8-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #53 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum geophilum

Asarum geophilum

Another tender but beautiful Chinese species with glossy dark green leaves with clusters of silvery-white stubble, like Barney Googles chin. "Geophilum" means "love the earth" because the flowers are stuck down in the soil, but their plush brocade ca...
SKU: #55 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum hatsusimae

Asarum hatsusimae

Rare, strange evergreen species from the S. Japanese island Tokunoshima. The white-tipped brownish flowers are unique in being held well up above the ground. Attractive slightly succulent leaves. USDA Zones 8-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #57 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum hexalobum

Asarum hexalobum

Widespread Japanese evergreen clumping species with matte finish patterned leaves and Dutchman's pipe flowers. Similar to A. asperum. Good garden plant. USDA Zones 6b-9. 2.5" pot...
SKU: #58 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum hirsutisepalum

Asarum hirsutisepalum

Robust Japanese species only found on the island of Yakushima. Evergreen clumper with 6" long, dark green, somewhat rubbery leaves. Large yellowish flowers are patterned with purple hairs. USDA Zones 7-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #60 3.5" pot.  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum kiusianum

Asarum kiusianum

Clumping evergreen species from Kyushu, Japan. Leaves are about 3" long, heavily patterned. Three-lobed flowers are purple-brown. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #63 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum kurosawae NEW!

Asarum kurosawae NEW!

Japanese evergreen wild ginger related to A. nipponicum that is hardy and easy to grow, but rarely seen in cultivation. The plant is clump-forming, with oval leaves about 2.5" long. They are variously patterned and always beautiful. The modest tubula...
SKU: #7615 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum longirhizomatosum

Asarum longirhizomatosum

Gorgeous SW Chinese species with large glossy leaves and loooong trailing rhizomes. Flowers are dark purple-black and white patterned, very large and showy. USDA Zones 8-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #71 3.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum megacalyx

Asarum megacalyx

Northern Japanese species with wide-ranging rhizomes and thick, glossy evergreen leaves. Requires loose, humus-rich soil where it will make a nice groundcover. Large, black bell-shaped flowers. USDA Zones 5-8. 2.5" pot...
SKU: #76 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum minamitanianum

Asarum minamitanianum

Nearly extinct clumping evergreen species from a few sites in Kyushu. Patterned semi-glossy evergreen leaves to 5" long and amazing two-tone flowers with long tails like a mutant starfish. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #77 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum nipponicum

Asarum nipponicum

Central Japanese evergreen species once common but now rare. Clumper with matte-finish leaves, green or gray-green, with many different patterns. Excellent garden plant that should be widely planted. USDA Zones 6-8. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #82 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum nobilissimum

Asarum nobilissimum

Truly noble Chinese species, often confused in the U.S. with A. delavayi. Forms large imposing clumps of evergreen leaves to 8" long. Flowers to 3" wide in clusters, brown with a white interior and wavy tepals. USDA Zones 7-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #83 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum perfectum, albino flower

Asarum perfectum, albino flower

Related to A. hexalobum, differing botanically in the number of stamens. This selection has patterned leaves and jade-green "Dutchman's pipe" flowers. Very rare. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #84 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $60.00

Asarum pulchellum

Asarum pulchellum

Distinctive evergreen Chinese species, semi-running, with all parts of the plant covered with soft hair. Leaves are green or patterned; flowers are whitish and furry. Very desirable; seldom offered. USDA Zones 8-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #85 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00

Asarum pulchellum Quicksilver strain

Asarum pulchellum Quicksilver strain

I selected this strain of a distinctive evergreen Chinese species for its prominent silver marking in the center of the leaves. It comes true from seed. The plant is semi-running, with all parts of the plant covered with soft hair. The flowers are fu...
SKU: #7362 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum sakawanum

Asarum sakawanum

Japanese evergreen clumper from Shikoku Island, Japan. The 5" long leaves are green to gray-green, patterned in endless variety. "Dutchman's pipe" flowers. Strong grower and good garden plant. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #87 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum sakawanum, albino flower

Asarum sakawanum, albino flower

Japanese evergreen clumper from Shikoku, Japan. 5" long leaves are green to gray-green, patterned. This selection has jade-like green flowers. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #88 2.5" pot  (1 ) $38.00

Asarum savatieri var. suntoh, albino form NEW!

Asarum savatieri var. suntoh, albino form NEW!

An unusual and very rare Japanese asarum that is still being studied to determine its botanical status. It a variant of A. savatieri, an evergreen species that is very desirable as a garden plant. It is clump-forming, with oval bluish green leaves an...
SKU: #7314 2.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum senkaku-insulare

Asarum senkaku-insulare

Rare evergreen clumper from Senkaku Island in the Ryukyus. Large, very shiny succulent dark green leaves. USDA Zones 8-9. 3.5" pot....
SKU: #93 3.5" pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum sieboldii

Asarum sieboldii

Widespread clump-forming deciduous NE Asian species with thin medium green leaves and purple flowers. Sometimes goes dormant in summer in very warm weather. USDA Zones 3-7. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #96 2.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum sieboldii, albino flower

Asarum sieboldii, albino flower

Hardy deciduous asarum from the mountains of Japan, China and Korea, with bright green arrowhead-shaped leaves. This rare mutation has pale yellow-green flowers. Thrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil in shade. It will sometimes be summer-dormant ...
SKU: #629 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum simile

Asarum simile

Extremely rare species from the Japanese island Tokunoshima, in the Ryukyu chain. Oval-triangular leaves are dark green and velvety, usually unmarked. Flower is brownish with undulate lobes. USDA Zones 8-9. 2.5" pot...
SKU: #97 2.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00

Asarum splendens

Asarum splendens

Vigorous Chinese species with large silver-marked leaves and running rhizomes. It forms large colonies in loose humus-rich soil, making a good groundcover in light to moderate shade. Introduced by the Arnold Arboretum as A. magnificum. USDA Zones 7a-...
SKU: #98 3.5" pot  (1 ) $14.00

Asarum subglobosum

Asarum subglobosum

Rare southern Japan species with clumps of evergreen gray-green patterned leaves. The flowers are fairly large, beige, and nearly globose. Good garden plant in the South. USDA Zones 7-9 2.5" pot....
SKU: #100 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum takaoi

Asarum takaoi

Widespread, extremely variable evergreen Japanese species, clumping or semi-running, with green or patterned small oval to rounded leaves. Excellent small-scale groundcover in the woodland garden. Easy and vigorous. USDA Zones 5-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #103 2.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum takaoi 'Ginba'

Asarum takaoi 'Ginba'

Evergreen Japanese species, clumping, with leaves covered with a distinctive silver wash. Excellent small-scale ground cover in the woodland garden. Easy and vigorous. USDA Zones 5-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #106 2.5" pot  (1 ) $32.00

Asarum takaoi 'Tama Arare'

Asarum takaoi 'Tama Arare'

This vigorous selection of A. takaoi has glossy rounded leaves speckled with silver. The petioles and flowers are pale green. It spreads slowly to make a nice small-scale ground cover. USDA Zones 6-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #1186 2.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00

Asarum tamaense

Asarum tamaense

One of the best hardy species for garden use, once common but now very scarce in the wild. Evergreen clumper with glossy green or patterned leaves with impressed veins. Related to A. asaroides. USDA Zones 5-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #109 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00

Asarum tokarense

Asarum tokarense

First offer in the US of a rare clumping evergreen species from the remote and tiny Tokara (Toshima) island group in the Ryukyus, so rare it is seldom listed even in the floras of that region. It has thick, glossy leaves that become very large on es...
SKU: #7340 3.5" pot  (1 ) $50.00

Asarum trigynum, albino selection

Asarum trigynum, albino selection

Evergreen clumper with patterned leaves from the mountains of southern Japan. Related to A. subglobosum, with a more tubular flower; this selection has jade-green flowers. Very rare. USDA Zones 7-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #111 2.5" pot  (1 ) $34.00

Asarum variegatum, patterned leaves

Asarum variegatum, patterned leaves

A miniature creeping asarum with tiny evergreen leaves less than an inch long. The leaves are matte medium green with silvery blotches arranged along both sides of the leaf. USDA Zones 6-9. 2.5" pot....
SKU: #510 2.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00

Asarum viridiflorum

Asarum viridiflorum

Cute evergreen clumper which has been grown in Japan for at least 100 years, with small heart-shaped patterned leaves and green flowers. It is similar to A. takaoi in overall appearance. This species is only known in cultivation. USDA Zones 6-9. ...
SKU: #113 2.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00

TOKI NO HANA (Asarum Pictures Book)

TOKI NO HANA (Asarum Pictures Book)

ALL BOOKS WILL SHIP MEDIA MAIL IN THE US. Toki No Hana is a soft-cover, 45-page book of Asarum species and cultivars compiled by the Japanese Asarum Preservation Society. It contains 480 color photographs and Japanese text and captions translated by...
SKU: #539 1 book- Will ship Media Mail only  (1 ) $30.00
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