Asarum heterotropoides

Asarum heterotropoides

Native to:
China | Japan | Korea | Kuril Is. | Russia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Aristolochiaceae
Genus:
Asarum
Species:
Asarum heterotropoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may
Bloom Colors:
brown, purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination is slow and erratic.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash