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Asarum, Chinese Wild ginger, Sichuan Ginger 'Quick Silver'

Asarumsplendens

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Genus

Asarum (as-AIR-um)

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Species

splendens (SPLEN-denz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Veined

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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MelodySW

Wheaton, IL | August 2012 | negative

Questionable if hardy in Zone 5. Did not survive the winter along the lakeshore in South Haven Michigan. Probably an issue with high wi...Read More

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