Overview

Asarum caudatum is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Asarum, part of the Aristolochiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Asarum caudatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include underplanting of roses and shrubs and ground cover.

About

Asarum caudatum, commonly known as tailed snakeroot, is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the Aristolochiaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, spreading between 0.5 and 1 metre. This plant thrives in partial shade, favouring west- or east-facing, sheltered aspects with moist but well-drained loam soil that is neutral to acidic. It reaches full height within 2 to 5 years and provides interest throughout spring, summer, and winter.

About the genus

Asarum is a genus of plants in the birthwort family Aristolochiaceae, commonly known as wild ginger.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asarum

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral, Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Asarum caudatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asarum caudatum

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions