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.

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