Asarum splendens 'Quicksilver'
Quicksilver Chinese Ginger
Wild Ginger
Evergreen, Semi-evergreen Groundcover, Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Deep Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Regular / Even
Description
Size: 6 - 12 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Bold,
Coarse
Foliage Quality:
Bold,
Coarse
Features: Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Green,
Silver / Gray,
Variegated
Flower Color:
Black
Bloom Season:
Apr,
May,
Jun,
Spring,
Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Groundcover, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deep Shade, Dry Shade
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Late Fall / Early Winter, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
ground hugger
Plant Behavior:
Clumping
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Green, Silver and Blue Foliage Combo as Groundcover
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Seasonal Blooms with Fab Foliage for Year-round Beauty
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Privacy and Screening, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Foliage Combo with Moody and Modern Vibe
Focus: Color Theme, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Filtered Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 10 -
Mixed Border with Woodland Vibe Anchored by Stewartia monadelpha
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade, Filtered Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6 -
Silvery Blue Plant Combination for Part Shade
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun
Zone: 7, 8