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Asarum europaeum

European Ginger

An evergreen ground cover for a moist, woodland garden. Wide, heart-shaped, leathery, glossy foliage hides bell-shaped, purple-brown flowers.

  • »  Attractive deep green glossy foliage
  • »  Foliage remains evergreen in milder winters
  • »  Bell-shaped purple-brown flowers are hidden below the foliage.
  • »  Outstanding ground cover, but slow to establish
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer

10cm Potted
$15.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asarum europaeum

Easy to grow ground cover spreading by rhizomes. Asarum can tolerate different amounts of moisture, from average to wet, but not prolonged wet. Grows best in a well-drained, acidic soil. No significant disease or pest issues.