Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aristolochiaceae

Genus:

Asarum

Species:

Asarum hartwegii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Purple, Brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to shaded forest understories

Germination Information