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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Asarum splendens is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
A. ching chengense C.Y.Chen & C.S.Yang. Heterotropa splendens F. Maek.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root
Edible Uses:
A ginger-like rhizome with a strong potent flavour [1-2]. They are commonly referred to as wild gingers (not a culinary gingers) as their rhizomes have a similar spicy scent.
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Medicinal Uses
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None Known
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Other Uses
Groundcover - an excellent groundcover for shade and semi-shade. Known to tolerate Juglone (a poisonous product produced by black walnuts Juglans nigra)[1-2]. Attractive leaves - Containers. Ornamental. Food Forest.
Special Uses
Food Forest Ground Cover
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Cultivation details
A semi-evergreen perennial with thick heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Asarum splendens is a showy, vigorous groundcover for shade with a vigorous rhizomatic root that forms a thick mat of foliage. It will remain semi-evergreen through mild winters. Semi shade to full shade. It prefers moist, slightly acidic organic soil in a well-drained site and is ideal for a shady border or a woodland garden. In China it grows on mountain slopes between 800-1,300 m above sea level. Flower Color: Purple. Bloomtime: Early Spring Foliage Color: Variegated. Resistant: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant.. For polyculture design as well as the above-ground architecture (form - tree, shrub etc. and size shown above) information on the habit and root pattern is also useful and given here if available. The plant growth habit is a runner spreading indefinitely by rhizomes or stolons [1-2]. The root pattern is rhizomatous with underground stems sending roots and shoots along their length [1-2]. Known to tolerate Juglone (a poisonous product produced by black walnuts Juglans nigra) [1-2].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Can also be propagated by division in early spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Chinese wild ginger or showy Sichuan ginger
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Guizhou Sheng, Hubei Sheng, Sichuan Sheng, Yunnan Sheng (northeast),China.
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(F.Maek.) C.Y.Chen & C.S.Yang
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