Asarum splendens

Chinese Wild Ginger

  • Silver laced foliage is superb
  • Dark purple 2" flowers in Spring
  • Shade loving perennial

Large, arching dark green leaves are heavily laced with silvery mottling throughout. In spring dark purple 2" flowers emerge. Grow as a groundcover for the woodland garden. Also good for containers or borders.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Naturalizing
Foliage Color
• Green
• Silver
• Variegated
Flower Color
• Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Full Shade
Habit
• Ground Cover
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asarum splendens

Prefers light to moderate shade and moist, acidic, humus-rich soil. Minimal pruning is needed, removing damaged foliage in spring if needed.

Great Companions for Chinese Wild Ginger