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Asarum maximum

naoto

By Naoto


Asarum maximum (Asarum europaeum (Asarabacca))

Unique black/dark brown flowering plant from China.



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I do like that !

8 Apr, 2015

bjs
Bjs
 

Like it but don't know anything about it is it a bulb or tuber, sun or shade ?

8 Apr, 2015

 

@Driad.....Thanks!

@Bjs.....loves semi-shady/shady position, peaty but well-drained soil and it's hardy.....watch out for slugs/cabbage moss caterpillars......

8 Apr, 2015

bjs
Bjs
 

thanks

8 Apr, 2015

pcw
Pcw
 

In better condition than mine

8 Apr, 2015

 

@Pcw
I'm still in a touch and go situation for this......

10 Apr, 2015

pcw
Pcw
 

mine's healthy enough,just not very presentable as it's spent all its time(about 4 years) outside in a pot.

11 Apr, 2015

 

Yes....it is a slow-grower.

11 Apr, 2015



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