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 hatsusimaeRare, 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.
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Asarum hexalobumWidespread 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.
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Asarum maximumAmazing 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...
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Asarum minamitanianumNearly 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.
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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...
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