Asarum Species, Panda Face Ginger, Panda Flower, Wild Ginger

Asarummaximum

Genus
Asarum (as-AIR-um)
Species
maximum (MAKS-ih-mum)
Synonym
Heterotropa maxima
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Villa Rica, Georgia

Fallston, Maryland

Portland, Oregon

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Tyler, Texas

Seattle, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Collierville, TN | March 2023 | positive

It grows well in my zone 7b shade garden. Lovely foliage & exquisite Panda Face blooms appear under the leaves.

J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | March 2017 | positive

It has very pretty and unique flowers!! Flower sizes are not small! Flowers have velvet texture.

Tried to pollinate b...Read More

C
Myrtle Beach, SC | May 2008 | positive

A wonderful garden surprize. I thought the bare root plant was dead last year after I planted it and I just left the pot in the sun porc...Read More

F
Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | positive

This is great patio plant, and especially nice to show children. You may need to move a leaf to see the bloom, so it's good to pot it. ...Read More

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