Asarum fauriei var takaoi Ginba Ornamental Seed or Fruit the 3' wide clumps are

the 3' wide clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of deep lavender flowers

This unusual fern is composed of 5' tall upright fronds with a contrasting black stipe

Ozzie Johnson

back in the day

it has been used in Chinese medicine to treat stomach ailments

Asarum fauriei var takaoi Ginba Ornamental Seed or Fruit the 3' wide clumps areAsarum 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.