Shade Perennial

Splendid Chinese Wild Ginger

Botanical Name: Asarum splendens
Height: 4-6"
Spread: 2-3' + (Very Slowly)
Exposure: Partial Shade, some morning Sun preferred
Care: Cut back old leaves in Spring if necessary
Splendid indeed! This is a great (although very slow to spread) groundcover for the woodland garden or semi-shaded perennial border or even a foundation planting. Mostly evergreen, it generally looks good year round with silver spotted heart shaped glossy leaves on a densely formed clump. Dark purple flowers (not very showy) appear in early spring. Easy to grow in good well drained soil.