Asarum caudatum - P9

Description
The Tailed snakeroot (Asarum caudatum) is a creeping, rhizome-forming, evergreen perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, light-green leaves. From April to June, it bears greenish-brown, bell-shaped flowers. In a semi-shaded to shaded position with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and spreads to approx. 25 cm. The Tailed snakeroot is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * winter green

Leaves
High ornamental value for its foliage. The evergreen leaves of the Tailed snakeroot are light green and heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Tailed snakeroot has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Tailed snakeroot creates lovely accents when planted alongside: wood fern, cone sedge, Transylvanian liverwort.

Care
Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Asarum caudatum produces bell-shaped, green-brown flowers from April onwards.

Interesting facts
Asarum caudatum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Group planting, ground cover, woodland edge