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 'Kuro Botan'

Asarum 'Kuro Botan'

One of the most vigorous of the classical Japanese selections, with black-green leaves with random flecks of silver-green; pale green flowers. The Japanese name means "black peony". USDA Zones 6-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 plant for shipp...
SKU: #120 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00

Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka'

Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka'

Asarum 'Setsu Getsu Ka': Medium green leaves mottled with dark green and silver; pale green flowers. Easy and vigorous. Name means "snow moon flower." USDA Zones 5b-9 Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #122 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00

Asarum 'Tsukasa Botan'

Asarum 'Tsukasa Botan'

Very old cultivar with deep blue-green leaves. There is a splash of creamy green color at the base of the leaf (cho or butterfly pattern). USDA Zone 6-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #512 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00

Asarum 'Yo Zakura'

Asarum 'Yo Zakura'

Classical asarum selection with a rounded leaf with a pale gray background color and scattered flecks and blotches of darker gray overall. Name means "cherry blossom leaf" as the pattern recalls the sight of fallen petals on the ground. Pale green fl...
SKU: #831 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00

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, from the Chattahoochee River drainage, where it naturally forms extensive mats of patterned glossy foliage. It is...
SKU: #31 3.5 inch 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 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

Asarum asaroides 'Cloud Nine'

Evergreen clump-forming species from central and southern Japan with gray-green evergreen leaves to 5" long, with cloudy silver patterns. This very rare Japanese selection has large tubby pale jade green flowers and an especially beautiful leaf patte...
SKU: #34 2.5 inch 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 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

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 in the Kyoto region and often seen in Kyoto temple gardens. USDA Zones ...
SKU: #35 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum asperum, albino selection #1

Asarum asperum, albino selection #1

This is a common clump-forming evergreen species from central Japan with leaves always beautifully patterned. Curious "Dutchman's pipe" flowers in spring. Often seen in Kyoto temple gardens. This selection has beautifully patterned leaves and pale g...
SKU: #36 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $40.00

Asarum asperum, albino selection #4

Asarum asperum, albino selection #4

This is a common clump-forming evergreen species from central Japan with leaves always beautifully patterned. Curious "Dutchman's pipe" flowers in spring. Often seen in Kyoto temple gardens. This selection has pale green flowers with a reddish throa...
SKU: #37 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $40.00

Asarum blumei

Asarum blumei

Beautiful evergreen clumping species in the A. nipponicum group from central Japan, once common but now rarely seen. Leaves in a variety of interesting patterns. Good garden plant. USDA Zones 6-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit f...
SKU: #38 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum campaniflorum

Asarum campaniflorum

Chinese evergreen species known as the "kiwi asarum" in Japan because the flower's interior resembles the spoke pattern of a kiwi fruit cut crosswise. Arrowhead-shaped leaves to 6" long. USDA Zones 7b-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #39 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum caudigerum

Asarum caudigerum

Vigorous evergreen semi-runner from China often sold as Asarum "chinense" in the US. Fuzzy leaves with a variety of patterns, and long-tailed flowers in fashionable bisque. USDA Zones 8-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #40 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum caudigerum, albino form

Asarum caudigerum, albino form

Vigorous evergreen semi-runner from China often sold as Asarum "chinense" in the US. Fuzzy leaves with a variety of patterns, and long-tailed flowers in greenish white. Very rare. USDA Zones 8-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #41 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Asarum caulescens

Asarum caulescens

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; the rosy-pink to red flowers are a nice bonus. Easy small-scale groundcover. The design based ...
SKU: #42 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

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 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum costatum

Asarum costatum

Japanese evergreen clumping species from Shikoku Island, Japan. The leaves always have very nice patterns. The flowers are bicolored "Dutchman's Pipe' shape. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #492 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum crassum NEW!

Asarum crassum NEW!

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  (1 ) $25.00

Asarum dimidiatum

Asarum dimidiatum

This rare Japanese deciduous clumping species has green leaves and nearly black flowers. USDA Zones 4-8. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #48 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

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. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #49 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

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 and small to enormous flowers. USDA Zones 8-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #53 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00

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 inch 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. Grown in 3.5" pot....
SKU: #57 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

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. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculatio...
SKU: #58 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum hirsutisepalum

Asarum hirsutisepalum

Robust Japanese species only from Yakushima. Evergreen clumper with 6" long somewhat rubbery, dark green glossy leaves, never patterned. Large yellowish flowers flocked with clumps of dark purple hairs. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #60 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum hirsutisepalum 'Kin Kon Kan' NEW!

Asarum hirsutisepalum 'Kin Kon Kan' NEW!

This yellow-splashed selection of Asarum hirsutisepalum has been around for many years, but the demand is so high and the supply so limited that the price in Japan remains $150.00 and up. We have a few plants to sell after several years. It is one of...
SKU: #1201 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $100.00

Asarum infrapurpureum NEW!

Asarum infrapurpureum NEW!

Taiwanese species with flowers similar to the Japanese Asarum asaroides, and round-oval leaves, blue/black-green above with faint silvery patterns, maroon beneath, on a running rootstock. This is a rare and distinctive evergreen asarum that is seldom...
SKU: #1202 2.5" pots  (1 ) $25.00

Asarum kiusianum

Asarum kiusianum

Clumping evergreen species from Kyushu, Japan. Leaves are about 3" long, heavily patterned. 3-lobed flowers are purple-brown. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #63 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum kiusianum var. tubulosum

Asarum kiusianum var. tubulosum

Very rare variation of A. kiusianum, with narrow, matte-finish dark green or patterned leaves. Startling cafe-au-lait to pure white flowers in spring. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping....
SKU: #64 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum kooyanum

Asarum kooyanum

Rarely-seen evergreen species from central Honshu related to A. nipponicum. Clump-forming with green or patterned foliage. Good garden plant. USDA Zones 6-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #67 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum kumageanum

Asarum kumageanum

Beautiful evergreen clumping species from Yakushima. Gorgeous glassy-shiny foliage with a variety of patterns. Makes husky clumps. Excellent garden plant for the Southeast. USDA Zones 7-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #68 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

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. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #71 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum lutchuense

Asarum lutchuense

Very rare Japanese species from Amami Oshima. Big, robust clumper with dark green, leathery, semi-glossy leaves. USDA Zones 8-10. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #72 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum majale

Asarum majale "Koto kanaoi"

New Japanese species from Mie and Shiga Prefectures, Japan. This was recently named by the Japanese botanist Sugawara. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #360 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00

Asarum maximum

Asarum maximum

Amazing Chinese species known in Japan as the "panda asarum" for its 2" wide black flowers with a white eye. Lush faintly patterned evergreen leaves to 7" long form an impressive clump. Wonderful garden plant for mild climates; impressive pot plant f...
SKU: #75 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00

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. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #76 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

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 some mutant starfish. USDA Zones 5-8. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 pla...
SKU: #77 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

Asarum monodoriflorum

Asarum monodoriflorum

Extremely rare evergreen species from Iriomote island in the Ryukyus. Oval leaves seem to be cut from velvet, dark green or patterned. Certain to annoy your overly competitive gardening friends. USDA Zones 8-9. Grown in 3.5" pots....
SKU: #79 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $30.00

Asarum nankaiense, albino

Asarum nankaiense, albino

Albino form of evergreen Japanese species related to A. nipponicum. USDA Zones 6-9. Grown in 2.5" pot. Counts as 1/2 of a plant unit for shipping calculations....
SKU: #81 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $60.00

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. Grown in 2.5" pots. Counts as ...
SKU: #82 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00

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, green or patterned. Flowers to 3" wide, produced in large clusters, brownish with a contrasting white interior and w...
SKU: #83 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00

Asarum nobilissimum 'Silver Prince' NEW!

Asarum nobilissimum 'Silver Prince' NEW!

Asarum nobilissimum is remarkable for it enormous flowers, but it generally forms a large clump of green leaves impressive in size but otherwise unremarkable. I made this selection for its beautiful foliage, dark green heavily splashed with silver. I...
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