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black snakeweed

Asarum canadense

Genus: Asarum
Family: Aristolochiaceae
Common Names: Canadian snakeroot, colic root, false crowfoot, ginger root, heart-leaf, pigs, snake root, southern snakeroot, southern wild ginger, Vermont snakeroot

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading deciduous perennial with downy, heart-shaped green leaves in spring and purple-brown, cup-shaped flowers, often hidden by the foliage

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown on neutral to acidic, moist but well drained soil in partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years