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upright wild ginger

Saruma henryi

Genus: Saruma
Family: Aristolochiaceae

About this plant

S. henryi a herbaceous perennial with branched, upright stems bearing pale green, heart-shaped leaves up to 10cm across. The whole plant is softly-hairy, giving it a silvery appearance especially in spring. Yellow, three-petalled flowers are produced at the branch tips intermittently from spring to summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, though will tolerate some dryness. Full or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed, which may need chilling, and may be slow to germinate

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years