Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise 10a which in turn consume aphids

which in turn consume aphids

with tubers left on top of the ground surviving outdoors in Kentucky

although it is still topped with standard 26" tall scapes of large purple-and-white striped bell-like flowers in early summer

known as Hippeastrum x johnsonii

the 3' wide clump of deeply-scalloped green leaves has performed extremely well despite several weeks above 100 degrees F

Asarum macranthum Creeping Tortoise 10a which in turn consume aphidsAsarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' is a 2020 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of our 2008 collection from 6,200' elevation in Taiwan's Taichung County. This splendid wild ginger selection is clothed with lovely silver veined leaves, but also spreads, which is a trait only seen occasionally in populations of this species. Asarum macranthum 'Creeping Tortoise' will form a 3" tall x 2' wide patch after 10 years. The fascinating ruffled purple flowers