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Hexastylis, Lewis' Heartleaf, Wild Evergreen Ginger 'Flossie'

Hexastylislewisii

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Genus

Hexastylis (hex-uh-STY-lus)

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Species

lewisii (lew-ISS-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Asarum lewisii

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral

negative

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