About
A herbaceous perennial with branched, upright stems bearing pale green, heart-shaped leaves up to 10cm across. The whole plant is softly-hairy, giving it a silvery appearance especially in spring. Yellow, three-petalled flowers are produced at the branch tips intermittently from spring to summer.
About the genus
Saruma are herbaceous perennials with a tufted rootstock, upright leafy stems and three-petalled flowers. The name is an anagram of its close relative, Asarum
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationPrefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade, though will tolerate some dryness
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, which may need chilling, and may be slow to germinate
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free