Family: Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Asarum
(as-AIR-um) Species: canadense (ka-na-DEN-see) Synonym:Asarum canadense var. acuminatum Synonym:Asarum canadense var. ambiguum Synonym:Asarum canadense var. reflexum
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Category GroundcoversPerennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageGood Fall Color Shiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F) USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Maroon/BurgundyBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |