Asarum comprises either evergreen or deciduous perennials that develop a network of rhizomes, creating a dense layer of long-stemmed, heart- or kidney-shaped foliage. Some leaves exhibit a distinctive silver mottling. The flowers are unique, featuring a three-lobed calyx in muted, earthy tones. Commonly known as wild gingers, these plants are not related to culinary gingers; the name derives from the spicy fragrance of their rhizomes.

Asarum

Asarum 'Gimyou'

Asarum 'Koton'

Asarum 'Shimoni Kamaoi'

Asarum Chen Yi 5

Asarum albomaculatum

Asarum arifolium is a perennial that remains evergreen and typically reaches a height of about 25 cm. It develops a dense mat of glossy green leaves, which are shaped like arrowheads and may feature silvery veins and mottled patterns. In the spring, this plant produces small, urn-shaped flowers that are purple in color.

Asarum arifolium

Asarum arifolium 'The Giant'

Asarum arifolium white-flowered

Asarum asaroides

Asarum asperum

Asarum blumei

Asarum campaniflorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of about 15 cm. It features glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves that form a dense mat. In late winter to early spring, this plant produces solitary, bell-shaped flowers that emerge beneath the foliage. These flowers are pale green to light yellow, accented by dark purple markings at the base and tips of the petals.

Asarum campaniflorum

Asarum canadense is a spreading perennial that remains low to the ground. In spring, it features downy, heart-shaped green leaves and produces purple-brown, cup-shaped flowers that are frequently obscured by the surrounding foliage.

Asarum canadense

Asarum cardiophyllum

Asarum caudatum is a low-growing, spreading evergreen perennial characterized by its glossy, heart-shaped green leaves that emit a spicy ginger scent when crushed. During late spring to early summer, it produces small, red-brown cup-shaped flowers, typically found beneath the leaves.

Asarum caudatum

Asarum caudatum 'Little Murphy'

Asarum caudatum deciduous

Asarum caudatum from Vietnam

Asarum caudatum white-flowered

Asarum caudigerum

Asarum caudigerum from Vietnam

Asarum caulescens

Asarum caulescens green-flowered

Asarum caulescens near-white-flowered

Asarum celsum

Asarum chinense

Asarum costatum

Asarum crassum

Asarum crispulatum

Asarum debile

Asarum delavayi

Asarum delavayi giant

Asarum dimidiatum

Asarum dissitum

A resilient, ground-covering evergreen perennial, Asarum epigynum features narrow, heart-shaped leaves with a glossy finish and distinctive silver veining. In spring, it produces brown flowers that emerge beneath the foliage.

Asarum epigynum

Asarum epigynum 'Kikko'

Asarum epigynum 'Silver Web'

Asarum europaeum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that creates dense mats of kidney-shaped, shiny dark green foliage. Its flowers, initially green and later turning purple, are concealed beneath the leaves.

Asarum europaeum

Asarum europaeum MBAC 9332

Asarum europaeum Pontic

Asarum europaeum subsp. europaeum

Asarum fauriei

Asarum forbesii

Asarum fudsinoi

Asarum fukienense

Asarum geophilum

Asarum hartwegii

Asarum hartwegii 'Silver Heart'

Asarum hatsushimae

Asarum henryi

Asarum heterophyllum

Asarum heterotropoides

Asarum heterotropoides var. mandshuricum

Asarum hexalobum

Asarum himalaicum

Asarum himalaicum var. bhutanicum

Asarum hirsutisepalum

Asarum hongkongense

Asarum hypogynum

Asarum ichangense

Asarum ikegamii

Asarum infrapurpureum

Asarum infrapurpureum 'Taroko Web'

Asarum insigne

Asarum kiusanum var. tubulosum

Asarum kiusianum

Asarum kuchisbo

Asarum kumageanum

Asarum kurosawae

Asarum lemmonii

Asarum leptophyllum

Asarum longirhizomatosum

Asarum lutchuense

Asarum macranthum

Asarum maculatum

Asarum magnificum

Asarum maximum is an evergreen perennial that gradually expands over time. It features dark green, heart-shaped foliage, occasionally exhibiting marbling in lighter green or silver hues. In spring, it produces three-lobed flowers in black and white, which may remain concealed beneath the leaves.

Asarum maximum

Asarum maximum 'Green Panda'

Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling'

Asarum maximum 'Panda'

Asarum maximum 'Silver Panda' is a low-maintenance evergreen perennial characterized by its tough, leathery leaves featuring vibrant green hues accented by silver patterns. This plant produces unique, lobed flowers in dark brown to black from late winter through late spring, each adorned with white markings.