Plants in family aristolochiaceae
Asarum kurosawae 'Saddleback'
Asarum kurosawae 'Saddleback' is a threatened species with evergreen heart-shaped leaves featuring silver markings. It grows 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing dusty purple flowers in late January.
Asarum ichangense 'Silver Lining'
Asarum ichangense 'Silver Lining' is a unique plant collected from the shaded riverbanks of China, known for its dark green, heart-shaped leaves adorned with large silver swatches. This slowly spreading, stoloniferous plant forms a 4-inch tall by 2-foot wide patch over 15 years. It is tardily deciduous and produces small, violet-colored flowers in late winter. Ideal for shaded areas, it adds a touch of elegance with its striking foliage.
Asarum asperum 'Silver Streak'
Asarum asperum 'Silver Streak' is a central Japanese wild ginger known for its heart-shaped leaves with dramatic silver streaks. This evergreen plant forms a 3-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump and produces glossy, violet-purple flowers beneath the leaves in March. It thrives in average to slightly moist soils and pairs well with ferns, hostas, and Solomon's seal. Its unique foliage and compact growth make it an attractive groundcover for shaded areas.
Asarum porphyronotum var. atrovirens
Asarum porphyronotum var. atrovirens is an evergreen wild ginger from Sichuan, China, with silver-blotched leaves and dark purple flowers. It forms a 6-inch tall patch and is drought-tolerant, thriving in shaded areas.
Asarum forbesii 'Venus'
Asarum forbesii 'Venus' is a slowly-spreading deciduous groundcover ideal for woodland gardens. It thrives in rich soils with light shade and average moisture. The plant features dark green foliage with lighter green blotches and bronze, three-petaled flowers from April through May.
Asarum harperi 'Eco Dark Heartlet'
Asarum harperi 'Eco Dark Heartlet' is native to Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, featuring small, glossy green leaves with a mottled silver and dark green heart pattern. It blooms with large, barrel-shaped flowers in late spring and thrives in light to full shade.
Asarum minus
Asarum minus, a low-growing perennial, is native to the southeastern United States. It features heart- to kidney-shaped, variegated evergreen leaves and maroon-brown flowers with white-mottled lobes. This plant forms a tight clump of mostly silver leaves edged in dark green and thrives in typical woodland garden conditions.
Asarum caulescens 'Coveralls'
Asarum caulescens 'Coveralls' is a deciduous plant native to China, found in moist forests at elevations of 4,000-7,000 feet. It features small, round green leaves on upright petioles and small red flowers in May and June. Known in Chinese medicine as 'tong qian xi xin', it is suitable for shade gardens.
Asarum pulchellum 'Silver Pattern Form'
Asarum pulchellum 'Silver Pattern Form' is a deciduous groundcover from China, featuring heart-shaped green leaves with a striking silver center. It spreads slowly through rhizomes, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens. In late spring, it produces small, peach-colored flowers with reflexed petals. This plant thrives in dry to light shade conditions and is well-suited for xeriscaping. Its unique foliage and adaptability to shaded areas make it a valuable addition to any garden.
Asarum caudigerellum
Asarum caudigerellum is a deciduous groundcover native to China's moist woodlands. It has fuzzy heart-shaped green leaves and reddish-bronze flowers, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Asarum nobilissimum 'King Kong'
Asarum nobilissimum 'King Kong' is a perennial with glossy, black-green leaves and 8-inch long stems. It forms a 3-foot wide patch in six years and produces 4-inch wide flowers in mid-April. The soft yellow flowers with muted purple flecking make it a unique choice for shade gardens.
Asarum nipponicum 'Milky Way'
Asarum nipponicum 'Milky Way' is a hardy evergreen wild ginger with heart-shaped, dark green leaves and silver veins. It thrives in woodland conditions and produces small triangular purple-brown flowers. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and is resistant to deer and drought.
Asarum minamitanianum
Asarum minamitanianum, an evergreen wild ginger, is known for its pointed heart-shaped leaves with silver markings and dark purple flowers edged in white. Reportedly extinct in the wild, it has a tightly clumping growth habit and tolerates dry shade once established. This plant blooms in April and May, adding unique beauty to shaded gardens.
Asarum harperi 'Callaway'
Asarum harperi 'Callaway' is an evergreen groundcover native to the southeastern US, featuring small rounded dark green leaves with silver venation. It grows to 3 inches tall and 3 feet wide in 10 years, adapting well to all but the driest woodland conditions. The plant produces large purple jug-like flowers in late spring and is deer-resistant.
Asarum magnificum
Asarum magnificum, or Chinese wild ginger, is a clump-forming plant with large, dark green leaves featuring silver patterns. It produces black-purple flowers with a white throat in late spring and is suitable for woodland gardens. This evergreen plant adds texture and interest to shaded areas with its unique foliage and flowers.
Asarum cardiophyllum
Asarum cardiophyllum is a vigorously growing Chinese ginger from the warmer regions of Sichuan and Yunnan, China. It features fuzzy stems with large, heart-shaped leaves adorned with a silver grey fog pattern. In early spring, it produces peachy-colored flowers with long tails, adding a unique touch to shaded garden areas. This plant is a fascinating choice for those seeking a hardy and visually striking addition to their garden.
Asarum campaniflorum 'Leprechaun'
Asarum campaniflorum 'Leprechaun' is a selection of wild ginger with elegant, creamy thimble-shaped flowers that appear in late winter to early spring. It forms 6-inch tall by 18-inch wide clumps of glossy, triangular-shaped leaves with lighter green blotching, making it a charming addition to shade gardens.
Asarum lewisii 'Carolina Carpet'
Asarum lewisii 'Carolina Carpet' is a native evergreen with large, dark green heart-shaped leaves featuring a dramatic silver pattern. It spreads over 2 feet per year once established and produces hairy purple-brown flowers under the foliage in mid-summer.
Asarum kumageanum
Asarum kumageanum is a perennial with glossy black-green foliage and 4-inch long pointed evergreen leaves. It forms a 1-foot wide clump and thrives in rich woodland settings, making it a durable choice for shaded gardens.
Asarum minus 'Dixie Darling'
Asarum minus 'Dixie Darling' is an evergreen plant with very dark green, heart-shaped leaves and silver patterning. It forms 8-inch wide clumps and produces maroon and white marked flowers in late spring, thriving in dry shade.
Asarum virginicum 'Greenbrier'
Asarum virginicum 'Greenbrier' is a perennial with silver veining on dark green leaves, forming 10-inch-wide clumps. It produces tiny barrel-shaped flowers in spring and is vegetatively propagated via tissue culture. This plant is suitable for dry shade and light shade, making it a practical choice for shaded garden areas.
Asarum ichangense
Asarum ichangense, or Chinese wild ginger, is a semi-evergreen plant native to streamside forests in China. It features green heart-shaped foliage and small brown flowers that bloom in mid-February. This plant is known for its slow-spreading habit and ability to thrive in shaded areas.
Aristolochia serpentaria 'Eagle Rock'
Aristolochia serpentaria 'Eagle Rock' is a native perennial known for its medicinal properties as a stimulating tonic. This small plant is ideal for rock gardens, featuring light green, hastate-shaped leaves and small Dutchman's pipe flowers in late spring. It serves as a host plant for pipevine swallowtail larvae, attracting butterflies to the garden. 'Eagle Rock' thrives in part sun to light shade and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for dry shade conditions.
Asarum sakawanum
Asarum sakawanum, a rare Japanese ginger, is distinguished by its evergreen leaves with silver markings. It produces white flowers with a purple center and thrives in shaded environments. This plant is ideal for adding unique foliage to a garden.
Asarum pulchellum 'The Fuzz'
Asarum pulchellum 'The Fuzz' is a vigorous evergreen plant from China, known for its extraordinarily hairy green leaves. It forms 4-inch tall by 3-foot wide clumps and produces fleshy-colored flowers in late winter. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and adds a unique texture to gardens.
Asarum nobilissimum 'Deep Throat'
Asarum nobilissimum 'Deep Throat' is a giant evergreen Chinese wild ginger with glossy green leaves up to 8 inches long. It spreads slowly via thick rhizomes, forming a 3-foot wide patch over ten years. The plant produces 4-inch wide dark purple flowers with yellow specks and a white eyezone in mid-spring.
Asarum speciosum 'Bloodshot Eyes'
Asarum speciosum 'Bloodshot Eyes' is an evergreen plant introduced in 2020, featuring triangle-shaped green leaves with silver patterns and an anise-like fragrance. It forms a 10-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump and produces owl eye-like flowers beneath its foliage in mid-May. This plant is well-suited for woodland gardens and requires some summer heat for optimal growth.
Asarum speciosum 'Buxom Beauty'
Asarum speciosum 'Buxom Beauty', commonly known as Alabama native ginger, is a perennial plant with large, arrowhead-shaped leaves that can reach up to 10 inches. The leaves are marbled with muted silver patterns, adding a decorative touch to shaded gardens. This plant is known for its dazzling floral display in late spring. It thrives in dry to light shade conditions and is suitable for xeriscaping. As a native plant, it is well-adapted to the United States' diverse climates.
Asarum sakawanum 'Emerald Dragon'
Asarum sakawanum 'Emerald Dragon' is a rare Japanese ginger with evergreen leaves marked with silver. It features a bizarre flower with a white and purple center, making it perfect for woodland gardens. This plant thrives in light shade to shade conditions.
Asarum nobilissimum 'Vortex'
Asarum nobilissimum 'Vortex' is an evergreen perennial introduced by Plant Delights/JLBG, known for its huge glossy green foliage. In April, it produces ground-hugging purple and yellow flecked flowers with a large white eye. This plant is deer resistant and thrives in shaded garden areas.