Asarum kumageanum Frosted Jade Purple/Lavender Flowering Plants This spectacular surprise lily emerges

This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks

but also thrives under irrigated garden conditions

but does not have any tolerance for exposure to full sun

blue-green foliage makes a nice clump especially when it is topped with 40" spikes of rich salmon-pink flowers in late summer

leave the stalks until seed have dropped

Asarum kumageanum Frosted Jade Purple/Lavender Flowering Plants This spectacular surprise lily emergesThis selection of the Japanese wild ginger, Asarum kumageanum is one that we named in 2000. The very large pointed glossy evergreen leaves are highlighted with silver more solid toward the center and speckled toward the edge. If you peek under the leaves, starting in mid October (NC), you'll enjoy the amazing fall produced dark purple, triangular flowers. Asarum kumageanum 'Frosted Jade' is an easy and vigorous clump forming ginger a must for the