Asarum caudatum |
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West Coast Wild Ginger |
Description
This is a fog belt shade loving perennial with dark green heart-shaped foliage and reddish brown flowers found under the leaves in spring. It grows to 2-7 inches in height.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.