Asarum: Classical Asarum

The Japanese have selected special forms of their native asarums for hundreds of years. We are very pleased to be able to offer a few of these classical selections. They are normally grown as pot specimens, and some of these have been in continuous cultivation for about 300 years. Most are allied to A. takaoi and A. nipponicum. They are very expensive in Japan. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.

The 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.

For more information about growing Asarum, click here.

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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... [ More Info ] SKU: #120 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00 Add to Cart

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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.... [ More Info ] SKU: #122 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $35.00 Add to Cart

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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.... [ More Info ] SKU: #512 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00 Add to Cart

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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... [ More Info ] SKU: #831 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $55.00 Add to Cart

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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... [ More Info ] SKU: #539 1 book- Will ship Media Mail only  (1 ) $30.00 Add to Cart

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