Asarum forbesii Venus Ophiopogon burgundy-red flowers

burgundy-red flowers

the base turns orange-red before the entire flower takes on that color

I am shamelessly envious of those of you north of Zone 7b or on the West Coast who can grow it

compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump

Asarum forbesii Venus Ophiopogon burgundy-red flowersAsarum forbesii 'Venus' is our second introduction of the amazing, but sadly, little known Chinese wild ginger, that's hopelessly misidentified in the trade. Asarum forbesii 'Venus' makes a slowly spreading deciduous groundcover that's both dense and tough as nails in the woodland garden. Rich soils, light shade, and average moisture grow the best wild gingers. The foliage of Asarum 'Venus' is dark green with abundant lighter green randomly un random