Asarum Species, Ginger, Lemmon's Wild Ginger

Asarumlemmonii

Genus
Asarum (as-AIR-um)
Species
lemmonii (lem-mon-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | positive

When planting Asarum lemmonii today, I noticed that it truly does have a lemon-ginger scent if the leaves are bruised. It's a very attra...Read More

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