Heartleaf Ginger, Little Brown Jug

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Heartleaf Ginger, Little Brown Jug Hexastylis arifolia (Asarum arifolium) Light to medium shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, humusy soil, moderately acid pH.  2-4 inches height, blooms in spring, brown to greenish purple flowers. Germination Code:  C(90); seeds may require 2 years to germinate. Native Region:  Limited to 5 counties scattered statewide — Shelby, Hamilton, Marion, Franklin and Roane Evergreen groundcover.  Slow-growing and tends to remain in isolated clusters.  Beautiful, jewel-like additions to the southeastern woodland garden. flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;dry;loam