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Asarum subglobosum

Nearly Spherical Wild Ginger

This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.

Shop Available Asarum

Item #: 8910

Zones: 7a to 9b, at least

Dormancy: Evergreen

Height: 3" tall

Culture: Light Shade

Origin: Japan

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


Asarum subglobosum is a rare species, hailing from the Kyushu region of southern Japan. In the garden, the 15" wide clumps of 5" heart-shaped green leaves are adorned with a variation of silver fleck patterns...each plant is a unique clone. In March, a cluster of attractive creamy yellow flowers form at the base...go ahead...peak.