Asarum splendens 'Quicksilver'
Quicksilver Chinese Ginger, Wild Ginger
Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen Groundcover, Perennial
Heart shaped foliage of hardy ginger, Asarum splendens. This is likely the variety A.' Quicksilver'.
Growing Conditions
Zone: 7, 8, 9
Water Use: Even Moisture, Regular
Exposure: Morning Sun, Open Shade, Bright Shade, Deep Shade
Description
Size: 6" - 12" tall x 12" - 18" wide
Shape: Clumping, Mounding
Foliage Texture: Bold / Coarse, Coarse
Foliage Color: Green, Silver-green, Variegated
Foliage Quality: Glossy / Shiny, Leathery
Plant Features: Groundcover, Winter Interest
Flower Color: Black
Bloom Time: Apr, May, Jun, Spring, Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Small Garden
Special Uses: Dry Shade, Heavy Shade, Small Gardens
More Design Considerations
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Winter, Late Winter, Three Season Garden, Three Season Interest, Year-round Interest
Maintenance Level: Low Maintenance
Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep, PTETK
