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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Asarum Europaeum
asarabacca
Flower Colors
Description
A creeping, evergreen perennial forming carpets of kidney-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. The green, then purple, flowers are hidden under the foliage
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantUnderplanting of roses and shrubsGarden edgingGround cover