Plants > Perennials

takasago-saishin

Asarum epigynum

Genus: Asarum
Family: Aristolochiaceae

About this plant

A hardy, mat-forming evergreen perennial with glossy, narrow heart shaped leaves and stunning silver veining. Brown flowers are produced under the foliage in spring.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

Neutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in free draining yet moisture retentive 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

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years