Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise Carex great for low-flying hummingbirds

great for low-flying hummingbirds

adorned from early April (NC) with an abundance of 12" tall spikes of flowers

truly unique and beautiful

Starting its growth for us in late January

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Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise Carex great for low-flying hummingbirdsAsarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' is a 2020 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our 2008 collection from 6,200' elevation in Taiwan's Taichung County. This splendid wild ginger selection is clothed with lovely silver veined leaves, but also spreads, which is a trait only seen occasionally in populations of this species. Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' will form a 3" tall x 2' wide patch after 10 years. The fascinating ruffled purple flowers