European Ginger

Asarum europaeum
Aristolochiaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Evergreen; leaves 2, to 3" across, uniformly green, glossy, petioles to 5" long; flowers greenish-purple orbrown, 1/2" long.

Source of plant

Raymond T. Fox, K. Schmidt-Koenig

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture, winter interest