Asarum maximum 'Shell Shocked'

Asarum 'Shell Shocked' Panda Face Wild Ginger

"Panda Face" flowers

Common Name: Panda Face Wild Ginger

This unique evergreen groundcover for the shade forms a slowly spreading clump of glossy, oval to arrow shaped, green leaves with pewter colored, embossed tortoise shell-patterned veining.

The common name “Panda Face Ginger” comes from the large, clearly patterned, black and white flowers that appear just below the foliage from mid to late spring.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

8.0-12.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

(6B),7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades Near-black shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Asian Patio Container Eclectic Modern Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Asarum is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in partial to full shade. Minimal pruning is needed, though the previous year's foliage may need to be removed in the spring. It is often grown in containers. Avoid planting this plant too deep. It prefers richly organic, slightly acidic soil that is moist but well-drained.

Though this plant is listed as hardy in zones 7-9, it may overwinter in zone 6b with protection.

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