Features
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Mature Height: 5-8"
Mature Width: 12-15"
Light: Shade
Garden Features: Summer flowering, Yellow Fall Color
Plant Characteristics: Erosion Control, Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Urban Tolerant
Brand: Plants that Work®
Description
If you need a stunning shade-loving ground cover, look no further than Asarum splendens (Chinese Wild Ginger)! This evergreen beauty features bold, heart-shaped leaves with striking silver variegation, adding texture and contrast to woodland gardens and shady borders. While its unique purple-brown flowers may hide beneath the foliage in spring, the real show comes from its glossy, marbled leaves that shine year-round. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, this plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking easy-care, elegant ground cover for shady spots.