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Asarum, Taiwanese Wild Ginger, Ginger 'Silver Web'

Asarumepigynum

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Genus
Asarum (as-AIR-um)
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Species
epigynum (ep-ih-GY-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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