Asarum caudatum
West Coast Wild Ginger
Description
This is a fog belt shade loving perennial with dark green heart-shaped foliage and reddish brown flowers found under the leaves in spring. It grows to 2-7 inches in height.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.