Asarum fauriei var takaoi Ginba 8b we find it even better

we find it even better as a clumping groundcover of brilliant purple foliage

that's lived in the shadow of its more popular relative

soft-grey foliage

except that Amorphophallus yuloensis is perched on a shorter stalk (4")

As with all H

Asarum fauriei var takaoi Ginba 8b we find it even betterAsarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Ginba' is one of the plant collectors' prizes in the wild ginger world. This classic selection of Japanese Asarum fauriei var. takaoi boasts 2" wide, round, solid pewter leaves that overlap to form a tight 2" tall x 8" wide, very slow growing, dwarf clump. In late winter, the small dark maroon flowers are hidden just below the evergreen foliage a highly prized specimen for a special place in the woodland garden.