
Asarabacca
Asarum europaeum
Asarabacca is a slow-spreading, shade-loving ground cover that forms a dense, attractive carpet of glossy kidney-shaped leaves, making it ideal for dark woodland or shaded garden corners. It thrives in humus-rich, moist soil under deciduous trees and requires very little care once established. Keep the soil consistently moist, avoid direct sun, and note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 7, 2017 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
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