Evergreen Chinese Ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae
(Birthwort Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
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Height: 5-8 inches
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Spread: 10-24 inches
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Bloom Time: early spring
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Bloom: vase-shaped, velvety, chocolate-purple flowers (fused
sepals without petals) 2 inches wide under foliage at soil level
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Light: bright shade to deep shade; avoid
direct sunlight
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Soil: average to slightly-acidic,
humus-rich, moist, and well-drained
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Moisture: low, consistent; drought tolerant
once established
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Use: attractive perennial groundcover
for shady areas; woodland gardens; underplanting roses and shrubs
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Care: low maintenance; protect from
slugs by clearing nearby areas of plant debris and mulch; if necessary, use
slug removal interventions; prevent winter burn by sheltering from wind and
sun; if needed for rejuvenation, shear
and remove the previous year's foliage
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Concerns: generally resistant to pests and
diseases, but watch for slugs and snails; prone to leaf burn from direct
sunlight
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Native to: China
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Notes: thick mat of semi-evergreen
foliage; large, dark green heart-shaped leaves (7 inches long and 3 inches
wide) with prominent silver mottling; spreads moderately by underground
rhizomes; slower-growing than Asarum wild gingers; heat and humidity tolerant; deer resistant
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F277
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