Asarum canadense
snake root;black snakeweed
- Perennial
- 15 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Very hardy
- Suitable for partial shade
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 15 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - May |
| Flower colour | purple |
| Growth habit | carpet |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average |
| Soil | normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Asarum canadense |
|---|---|
| Genus | Asarum |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Common names | EN: snake root;black snakeweed |
| Origin | America, North |
