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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise'
Creeping Tortoise Taiwanese Wild Ginger
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available AsarumItem #: 14992
Zones: 7b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 3" tall
Origin: Taiwan
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' is a 2020 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of our 2008 collection from 6,200' elevation in Taiwan's Taichung County. This splendid wild ginger selection is clothed with lovely silver veined leaves, but also spreads, which is a trait only seen occasionally in populations of this species. Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' will form a 3" tall x 2' wide patch after 10 years. The fascinating ruffled purple flowers are tucked beneath the foliage in very early spring. We have found it easy-to-grow in the woodland garden with average soil moisture.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Asarum
Flower Color: Multicolor , Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green , Silver/Grey
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , Rock Garden Plants
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