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Digging Dog Nursery
a mail order plant nursery
on the Mendocino Coast of California
p.o. box 471
Albion, CA 95410
phone:
(707) 937-1130
fax:
(707) 937-2480
web site by
Garth Hagerman
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Asarum (Wild Ginger) at Digging Dog
Including Asarum caudatum and Asarum splendens
Asarum
Wild Ginger
Stretching out by underground rhizomes, the Wild Gingers are handsome woodland dwellers whose large-leafed, low growing colonies flourish in moist, shady niches. Long petioles elevate their polished, usually heart-shaped foliage while darkly
colored, three-lobed blooms add intrigue. Asarum caudatum
Wild Ginger
A lover of loose, leafy soil, this native of western North America grows in the deep shade of redwood forests and pine woods, spreading its rhizomes to form wide patches of foliage. The three petals of the earthy wine-colored flowers end in long
tapering wisps under the deeply embossed, heart-shaped leaves. Combined with Alchemilla ellenbeckii, which is equally shade-loving, the red colors are even more enchanting.
Blooms April–June. Size: 8" high x 0" & spreading; hardy to zone 6. AVAILABLE MAY 2008
Asarum caudatum (P-0184) Each $6.50
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Asarum splendens
Chinense Wild Ginger
“Splendid” seems like too modest a word to proclaim the elegance of this ginger's foliage! glistening, broadly arrow-shaped, deep green leaves flaunt dramatic silver marbling and come spring, 2 in. wide dark purple blossoms with white throats. Situated among Podophyllum hexandrum, easy-to-grow Asarum splendens sculpts a show stealing, illustriously patterned ground cover in just a few years that appreciates warm, humid summers while resenting cool ones.
Blooms April–May Size: 8" high x 0" & spreading; hardy to zone 6. Asarum splendens (p-1247) Each $9.50
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