Asarabacca Asarum europaeum

ABOUT
A. europaeum is a creeping, evergreen perennial forming carpets of kidney-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. The green, then purple, flowers are hidden under the foliage
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About this plant
Names
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Synonyms
asarabacca foalfoot foal's foot hazelwort wild ginger wild nard see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Garden Edging Ground Cover
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in containers as soon as ripe, or divide in early spring
Pests
Slugs and snails can be a problem especially in spring
Diseases
Generally trouble free
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