Growing Saruma (Asian Wild Ginger) in Big Bend, Wisconsin

Family Aristolochiaceae
Genus: Saruma. Ginger family (Aristolochiaceae), late spring bloomer.

Photograph Saruma species 'variety'
Description and comments
Saruma
henryi

Common Name: = Asian Wild Ginger.
Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to China. Yellow flower. Heart shaped leaves. Late spring perennial. Grows to 24 inches.
Grown in trial bed: B24
Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC).
7/6/2008: - Declining plant. BARELY ALIVE.

Photograph	Saruma species 'variety' Description and comments
	Saruma henryi Common Name: = Asian Wild Ginger. Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to China. Yellow flower. Heart shaped leaves. Late spring perennial. Grows to 24 inches. Grown in trial bed: B24 Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC). 7/6/2008: - Declining plant. BARELY ALIVE.

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