Asarum, Panda Face Ginger, Panda Flower, Wild Ginger 'Green Panda'

Asarummaximum

Genus
Asarum (as-AIR-um)
Species
maximum (MAKS-ih-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Veined
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Villa Rica, Georgia

Fallston, Maryland

Severn, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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Severn, MD | April 2007 | positive

According to literature, this plant is only marginally hardy in my area (Maryland). In addition, I missed covering it during my winteriz...Read More

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