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 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.

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